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forever16

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Effectiveness Posted: 02-20-07 02:33am


Its my first time using the pill. How long does it take for it to be effective? Im taking yasmin 21 and I have 5 days left until my non-active week. Also, would it be safe for me to skip my period this month and just start on the new pack once I finish this pack?

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Posted: 02-20-07 15:16pm


You are protected after 7 days of birth control use with your first pack. You are prOtEcted NOW. You can 'try' and skip a period, but you may just end up having spotting or bleeding anyway. It could last for weeks into your next pack. Many people that try and skip a period will not be successful the first try, it is very individual.

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