Birth Control/bad timing?

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Hello, I am just starting estrostep for the first time in a year or so. I know that the instructions say to start them the sunday after your period starts, which was last sunday, but i started them on thursday, four days later. How will this affect the potency? The instructions say to wait a week before having unprotected sex, should I wait longer now? Thanks,
             Taylor

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Hi Taylor,

Yes, you should definitley use a back up method for the rest of this month. For them to work, they MUST be taken as instructed. Since you waited that 4 days, it will increase your pregnancy risk. So either abstain from sex this month, or use a back up such as condoms, just to be safe.

Thanks and Good Luck,

Drea Jean

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I offer an unbiased view on all birth control methods, and the pros and cons of each. I have personally tried many forms, and am always willing to do research on the topic to become more informed, as I have 3 growing daughters to educate.

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I have tried many diffrent pill forms over the last 10 years, practiced the rethom method, and also utilised many over the counter products.

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