How do I use The Progestogen only Pill (POP)?
The Progestogen only pill must be taken on a daily basis. Furthermore, the pill must be administered within the same three hour period of each day, although the Cerazette brand of pill allows you to take it anytime within an extended twelve hour period.
It is recommended to begin taking the pill from the first day of your next period. If this is done so, the pill should work immediately. However, taking the pill on any other day will result in a two day delay before it begins to work. Additionally new mothers can immediately benefit from the effects of the pill if they take it within twenty one days of the birth.
Unlike the combined pill there are no seven day breaks and for the pill to work effectively you must continue to take it until the time you view fit to come off of birth control.