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Can I start the contraceptive pill - (loette) from the 6th day of period? i have a period cycle of nearly 30 days
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Dr. Vijaya Gupta
Gynecologist
22 yrs exp
Chandigarh
To act as a contraceptive this cycle
U need to strt it from day one of period
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Dr. Parikshit Jaysukh Savalia
Gynecologist/Obstetrician
10 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
You can start the pill. But as you are starting late(after 5th day) use a condom for first 7 days in case you have sex. After 1 week the pill will work and you won't need any other contraception there after..
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