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Contraceptive tablets
Hi Doctors,
My periods completed on 11th Jan 2022. Myself and my husband had unprotected sex from 11th and 12th Jan. We don't want plan the kids for one year. Just want to check if I can start contraceptive tablets from tonight (14th Jan) to avoid pregnancy for next one year. Just want to check is it ok to start the contraceptive tablets after three days of periods completion Or I should start contraceptive tablets only from day1 of periods completion . Can you please advise.
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Dr. Pushpa Gour
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Bhopal
Better to start oral contraceptive from day 1 when starting for first time
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Dr. Vijaya Gupta
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Regular low dose oral contraceptive pills can be taken from day one of period
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