We’re answering your questions! Someone asked us: On what day of my period can I start taking my birth control pill?
If you’re using the pill for birth control, you might be wondering what day you should take that first pill of your pack. Can you take the pill on the first day of your period? On any day during your period? When will you be protected from pregnancy after starting the pill? We’ll walk you through how birth control pills work so you can be sure to use them correctly. Get the facts about birth control from the experts at Planned Parenthood.
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