I Started Lo Loestrin Fe The First Day Of My Cycle

Hey I've never been on birth control before, this is my first time. I started lo loestrin fe the first day of my period and it seems lighter than usual which my Gyno said is normal but tomorrow would be my third day on it. Could the birth control have taken effect by now to prevent me from getting pregnant, or is it too early because its only my 3rd day tomorrow?

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Hello, Jacklyn! How are you?

Unless your doctor instructs otherwise, you should be immediately protected, if you started it the first or second day of your period.

The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, weight changes and spotting.

If you want to be completely safe, you could wait a full 7 days, to be sure.

Is there anything else I can help with?

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