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anonymous
writes:Hi,i just need some advice.I started a pogestron only pill 11 days ago. I had sex tonight, am i protected from pregnancy? as i was told by a nurse i have to use protection for 2 weeks?
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reader, anonymous, writes (17 December 2007): just been to docs for exact same and they said defo protected after 2 days, unless sick or diorrhea. Ring NHS direct if still unsure, they will tell you exact facts.
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reader, 911help  +, writes (20 July 2007):
 Go by what your nurse said. I would use other protection for the first month just to be safe. Good Luck!
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reader, YummyMummy +, writes (20 July 2007):
 You should use condoms for 2 weeks after starting the pill if not longer.
I was ill in January and if you are sick or have stomach upset it can mess the pill up. My doctor told me to only use condoms for a week and I should have used them longer as I am now 6 months pregnant.
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reader, anonymous, writes (20 July 2007): Don't accept medical advice from people who you don't know are medically qualified. Your nurse said 2 weeks, so it is two weeks.If you are in any confusion, phone up NHS direct or speak to your nurse again.
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reader, anonymous, writes (20 July 2007): found this info!!!!
Ideally, you should start taking this pill on day one of your menstrual cycle (the first day of your period). This will protect you from pregnancy immediately and you won't need to use any additional methods of contraception. If necessary, you can also start taking it up to day five of your cycle without needing to use additional contraception when you start. However, if you have a short menstrual cycle (with your period coming every 23 days or less), starting as late as the fifth day of your cycle may not provide you with immediate contraceptive protection. You should talk to your doctor or nurse about this and whether you need to use an additional contraceptive method for the first two days.
You can also start taking this pill at any other time in your cycle if your doctor is reasonably sure that you are not pregnant. If you start taking this pill at any other time in your cycle, you will need to use additional contraception, eg condoms for the first two days of pill taking
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reader, anonymous, writes (20 July 2007): Thanks for your answers, ive looked up some information online, some sites say im protected after 2 days, some say a week?
Im confused :-S
I take my 12th pill today? any nurses or doctors advice?
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reader, flower girl +, writes (20 July 2007):
 Due to the fact you have been told buy your nurse to use protection for fourteen days and that progesterone contraceptives have a higher failure rate than all other contraceptive tablets, i would advice getting a pregnancy test or at least going back to your nurse to discuss this.
Take care.xx.
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reader, sexseahot +, writes (20 July 2007):
 No, it takes about a full pack before it's fully affective. Just wait a few more weeks and then you should be fine.
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