When starting on the minipill, you are protected against pregnancy right away if you take the pill up to 5 days after the start of your period. If you take your first pill more than 5 days after the start of your period, use additional birth control for the first 2 days.

Can I get pregnant on mini pill?

It's estimated that as many as 13 out of 100 women who use the minipill will get pregnant in a year of use. The failure rate of the minipill is thought to be higher than that of other hormonal contraceptive methods.

Is mini pill effective as normal pill?

It is 99.7 per cent effective with perfect use but if mistakes happen, such as missed pills, one in ten women (9 per cent) taking the mini pill may get pregnant. In most women the mini pill will not prevent a normal menstrual cycle. The mini pill is taken daily without a break.