How long does it take for Yaz to become effective?
I just started taking Yaz last month. Today, I took the 4th pill in my second pack. I ended up having unprotected sex today, but he didn’t finish inside of me. Is there any chance of pregnancy? I started taking it to regulate my period, so the first time I took it wasn’t on the first day of my period, like it’s supposed to be. Would that have any effect, either? A: if you start taking the pill in the first five days of your cycle (the first day of your period is day one), you are protected IMMEDIATELY. If you start at any other point in your cycle, you are protected after SEVEN DAYS of active pills.There is no need to wait a month, a cycle, two months, etc., etc. You are protected after seven days of active pills. According to Planned Parenthood: “If you start the combination pill within five days after the start of your period, take the first active pill of the first pack. You will not need to use a back up method of birth control. You are protected against pregnancy immediately. If y
