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Wait a minute. Is new birth control immediately effective?

Oct 14, 2011

First day on new birth control? Excited to hit the sheets and put your method to good use? Ready… Get set… Not so fast.

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Birth control patch
Very effective if you use it correctly. Easy to use and works like the pill, but you only have to worry about it once a week.
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Birth control pill
Very effective if you use it correctly. Easy to use, but you have to remember to take it every day.