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I have been taking the contraceptive pill for 6 months. I finish a package on Thursday and I take a pill the following Thursday. Does the pill already have an effect?

Yes, your contraceptive pill is effective from the first pill after stopping for 7 days to allow for menstruation, provided that you do not resume your pill after more than 7 days of stopping. This could cause ovulation and compromise contraception for the cycle that begins.