Dr. Tara Devi, MBBS, MS (OBG), DNB, CCGDM, PGDMLE Gynecologist

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A contraceptive pill is 99% effective if taken according to the instructions given by a gynecologist. However, most people can sometimes forget or skip a pill or two. This means that about 9 out of 100 pill users can risk getting pregnant each year.

The efficacy of the pill largely relies on your efficiency in being able to follow the routine perfectly. Do not forget to take your pills daily, and start your pill packs on time.

Other conditions that may affect the efficacy of the pills:
Diarrhea for more than 48 hours (2 days) may affect pill efficacy
Pills have been known to lose efficacy in people who are overweight

Most people ask gynecologists, how long do birth control pills take to work?

The duration depends mainly on when you start taking them and what type of pills you’re using. You can start taking birth control pills any day of the month. However, it’s advisable to use condoms for at least a week as a backup.

This duration needed for the pills to start working also depends on the type of pills.
Combination contraceptive pills if taken within 5 days after the commencement of your period, will protect you from pregnancy right away. For example, if you get your period on a Sunday morning, then you can start the pill anytime till Friday morning.
If you start combination pills after the first 5 days, then you need to keep taking the pills for 7 days, before they will protect you from pregnancy.

Talk to a gynecologist online for more info about the different contraceptive pills and tips on using them.

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