I recently stopped taking the pill Loestrin (combined) however I have found that it is the easiest way for me contraception wise as condoms are too small for my boyfriend and he loses interest in sex using these. I want to go back on the pill but finished my period last thursday - if I rnew my prescription tomorrow for the pill will i be protected as of tomorrow against pregnancy? If not are there any other methods of contraception i can use that will be immediately effective other than condoms?
Hello. Thanks for writing to us. If you start taking the pill now, you will not be protected for this cycle. You can use a spermicidal gel like today before having sex. This is an effective contraceptive when used along with condoms. I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you.