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Birth Control Pill Newbie!

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kawaiiversace
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Birth Control Pill Newbie!

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Hi! I just started taking Lo Loestrin Fe and I wanted to know how long will it take for the pill to be affective so I can have unprotected sex? I started my period on Monday and have been taking my pill since then every night at 10 pm. I take my pills right on time like a ritual! And if I have unprotected sex can my spouse ejaculate in me or does he have to withdrawl? Thank you!
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Re: Birth Control Pill Newbie!

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Hi kawaii,

Our general recommendation is to wait at least one full cycle of taking the pill before going without a back-up method. If your spouse ejaculates in you while you're on the pill, the risk of pregnancy is slightly higher than if they withdraw, but assuming you're taking the pill correctly the overall risk is still very small. When on the pill, we recommend backing up with condoms, as they have a higher effectiveness rate than withdrawl with the added bonus of protecting against STIs. You can read more in depth about the pill here:
Combined Oral Contraceptives (The Pill)
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