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I was wondering if birth control was effective the very first day you start a new pack after taking the placebo pills and finishing the pill pack from the previous month. I wasn't sure if you were supposed to wait for your hormonal levels to rise again or if you are still protected.
Sara,
As long as you haven't missed any pills, the pill's synthetic hormones are kept in your system at a steady level and continue to be effective. So don't worry, you are still protected as long as you've been staying on schedule.
Hope I could help, and thank you for the question!
Lyndsay
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Answers by Expert:
Lyndsay Mercier
Expertise
I can answer questions regarding birth control options and their effectiveness, which one might be right for you, where you can get birth control,possible side effects, insurance and pharmacy issues, and any other question you may have!
Experience
I am trained in Sexual Health Peer Education, and have extensive training regarding birth control and STIs. I am also a volunteer for Planned Parenthood, a leading provider of low-cost birth control.
On a more personal note, I got pregnant at the age of 15 so I can tell you which methods do not work. I am also a current user of birth control and have had personal experience with a number of different methods.
Organizations
I am the President of Northern Michigan University's chapter of VOX:Voices for Planned Parenthood, which is a student organization focusing on sexual health and education, unplanned pregnancy prevention, and STI prevention.
Publications
I have written an article regarding my teen pregnancy story which will be published on www.teenwire.com on June 24th.
Education/Credentials
I am currently a senior at Northern Michigan University majoring in Psychology and minoring in Sociology and Gender Studies. I am trained and certified in Sexual Health Peer Education and am currently teaching a college course focusing on STI prevention.
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