
At Which Time Of The Ovulation Period Should The Contraceptive Pills Be Taken?

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For an effective contraceptive effect if you are taking the pills for the very first time, you must start taking them right from the day 1 of your periods- when your periods start.
After finishing the 21 active pills, you need to take the seven red coloured false pills if they are present or give a seven day pill free interval before starting with a fresh pack.
Your periods will begin on day 3 to 5 of this pill free interval.
Starting the pill anytime during the cycle may alter the duration of your cycle and will not provide contraception from the first cycle.
If you are taking the pills only to regularize your cycles then you can start taking them from day 5 of your cycle also.
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If you have started taking the pill from day 13 then you will have to use other methods in this cycle and it will provide you protection from next cycle onwards.
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Thanks for writing again.
Almost all the contraceptive pills do provide some protection from pregnancy after you have taken them for 7 days continuously but the chances of failure are higher around 8-10%. After two weeks also, the chances of protection are not more than 95%.
Wishing you an early recovery.
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