How long after you start the "mini pill" do you have to use back- up birth control?

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According to Planned Parenthood's Web site, you should use a back-up birth control method for 48 hours when you start the mini-pill. Then you're good to go. Be sure and take it within a 3-hour window each day.

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for at least one full pack it takes at least a month for the hormones to build up. but you should always use condoms with any pill becAUSE OF STDS

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