Pick a time of day that will be easy to remember. If your period begins on Sunday, start the pack that same day. Protection will begin after seven days and continues as long as the Pill is taken on schedule. You will not need to use a back-up method of birth control. You are protected against pregnancy immediately.
Protection continues as long as the Pill is taken on schedule.
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