Does anyone know how long it takes for the Pill to start working?

Does anyone know how long it takes for the Pill to start working?

I just started to take the Pill again (was on for 10 years and stopped 2 years ago) and I can't remember how long it takes to start working.

This past Sunday was a week I'm on them. If I had sex during my first week on the pill, do they work so soon? or does it take longer?

It wouldn't be the worst thing if I was pregnant now. I would just panic that my dress won't fit Mom on the other hand would be jumping for JOY!!

Re: Does anyone know how long it takes for the Pill to start working?

Depending on what pill you are taking...it should take effect as soom as you start.

Re: Does anyone know how long it takes for the Pill to start working?

Pretty sure my doctor told me it took a couple of days for the pill to build up in your system before it was fully effective. But within a day or 2 of starting it you should be fine.

Re: Does anyone know how long it takes for the Pill to start working?

I thought for sure it was a month- a full cycle.

Re: Does anyone know how long it takes for the Pill to start working?

it *should* take effect right away, but I believe they recommend to use a back up method for one full cycle of the pills

Re: Does anyone know how long it takes for the Pill to start working?

Every woman is different so to be on the safe side they recommend a back up method for the first cycle.