Why do you have to wait till after your period to start birth control?
It’s also best to start taking the pill soon after you finish with the menstrual flow because this is when your body’s natural estrogen levels are at their highest, and this means an easier transition to the permanently elevated estrogen levels that birth control pills create.
When should I start the first day of birth control?
First Day Start – Take your first pill during the first 24 hours of your menstrual cycle. No back-up contraceptive method is needed when the pill is started the first day of your menses. Sunday Start – Wait until the first Sunday after your menstrual cycle begins to take your first pill.
Can I start taking birth control before my period?
So there’s no need to wait for the first day of your period to start taking your birth control pills — you can start whenever you like! At the longest, you’ll only have to wait seven days for the pills to start being effective.