On birth control for a week, sexually active. Will taking one week of pills be effective? Could i still be pregnant?
Patient: I have been taking birth control for a week now, same time every day, and haven't missed a dose and just recently became sexually active. Along with birth control, the first time we used a condom, but the second they were too small so instead he "pulled out" the other times. I'm still worried I could get pregnant. Even if I've only been on birth control for a week, will the effects still be as powerful? Could I still be pregnant? Doctor: Hello,Thanks for posting your query.If You started taking birth control pills from second day of your cycle & taking its regularly then you are safe & can have unprotected intercourse.However if you started its from mid of your cycle then you would have to use barrier contraceptive method along with oral pills for 2 weeks.I hope your query has  been answered.Regards,