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How much time before pill is effective?

by gem9, Jul 24, 2009 04:13PM

After having sex I realised that the condom had broken, I am taking the contraceptive pill (combination Mercilon) but had only restarted taking it 5hours before having sex after taking my monthly break. Will my pill still be effective or should i take some emergency comtraception?

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by peekawho, Jul 25, 2009 06:42AM

Most pills are not effective until you have been taking them for 7 full days. Its confusing that you said you had been taking Mercilon, but "restarted".

How long were you off?

by gem9, Jul 25, 2009 01:40PM

I never went off the pill, I just took the break for my period. So I had just restarted taking the pill after finishing my period.

by dorkstick, Jul 26, 2009 10:32PM

you should be fine. the pill doesn't stop working during your period week.
how long have you been on the pill in total? like a few years?

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