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How soon into starting birth control is it ok to stop using other birth control methods?

I had began using Loestrin 24 FE and a week into the pills i had unpretected sex with my boyfriend. i know the doctors say to wait until you finish the whole pack before you can stop using additional birth control, but i wondered if thats just a window they give you or if its effective sooner than when the pack is done. I never said it was the smart thing to do. lol. and to answer a question from someone, both of us are our firsts. we went to high school together and i have validation from his family. we are both 23 and have been dating for 5 years.

Public Comments

1. you should wait and it wasn't smart to do what you did.
2. I think that you should have listened to your doctor. They are the ones that know what they are talking about.
3. my pack says its okay to have unprotected sex after 3 weeks of using the pills. read the instructions it should be on there.
4. after you completely finsih your first pack, and have your period. so when you start the second, you should be safe.
5. you should read the pamplet that comes with the pills it will tell you what you need to know.
6. give it at least 3 weeks to kick in.. you want to make sure that your egg is completely secure and defended by your birth control pill ..
7. Does your bf have any STD's ? Do you have any STD's? Any of his (your) other partners have STD's ? Are you willing to risk your LIFE on that ? Unless you're sure, both of you have had tests - I'd keep using a condom EVERY time.
8. The doc should know. We usually feel more comfortable after taking the pills for a month, which would be about one pack. Have you read the paper that comes with the pills?
9. You should have listened to your doctor. You have to finish the first pack in order to build up the hormones that protect against pregnancy. Even after the first, there is always a slight risk, but by having unprotected sex at this point you put yourself at even greater risk.