Can you help me? birthcontrol? nobody seems 2 b helping?

Question

well ive posted in health and pregnancy & parenting....but nobody seems to be helping. so maybe someone can help me in here? well i went to the doctor to start YAZ today. and she told me it takes a week to take effect? but on the paper it says to use a backup method for a month?..has anyone else taken it? and what did they tell you? does it take a week or a month to take effect? because im hearing different things all around? thx!

Answer 1

YAZ is a great break through product however, like other BC's it is not 100% and it does not prevent STD.   Start the YAZ but use other forms of BC such as condoms.  

If you're married and want to prevent pregnancy at this time.  Err on the side of caution and wait the 1 month before you have unprotected s*x.

Answer 2

It's effective after one week but they tell you to take it for a full month before it's deemed "effective". I would trust what your doctor told you but having a backup is not a bad idea especially in the beginning until you're body adjusts.

Answer 3

OMG-don't even think of not using double protection for at least a month with any new birth control.  And unless you are in a committed monogamous relationship, use it forever!  Do you know what genital herpes is like?!

Answer 4

abstinence still works.

Answer 5

it will work after a week but you should use protection for up to a month because everyones body is different and it could take longer to work. ive ued all sorts of contraception and you will be fine but just use a comdom for 2 weeks to be sure its good to be over protected than not at all

Answer 6

a birth control type you are talking about usually needs a 'full cycle' (usually 28 days or whatever your normal cycle is) in order for the medicine to reach it's full effects.  in other words, use other forms of contraception such as spermacides and condoms for at least one month.

Answer 7

Both my daughters take it.  They used back-up for the month.  You can call Yaz and ask for certain though.  There is a phone number on the box.  I think I'd rather be safe than sorry though.  

Answer 8

It takes a month to work, I believe it starts working after a week, but is not reliable and does not take full effect for a month. Hope I helped.