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Does Birth Control Pills Offer Protection In Case Of Condom Break?

Posted on Tue, 6 Jan 2015

Question: I take XXXXXXX birth control pills - this is my 2nd pack and 4th day of the pill
I am regular and have never missed a pill. I need advice on emergency contraception urgently as i had a condom beak last night - do i need EC or am i covered - since I'm on sotret i cannot get pregnant - pls advice
These are the rest of the meds I'm on
Sotret 10 mg - 1 tab
glycomet 500 sr - 1 tab
Hair, Skin Nails - 1 tab
Calcium 600 with Vitamin D3 - 1 tab
B12 2500 mcg - 1 tab
Flaxseed Oil 1000 mg - 1 tab
acnechio-ab - 1 tb
benadon 40 mg
Cobadex

Answered by Dr. Manisha Jain (8 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
no need of contraceptive

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, I understand your concerns.
You don't need any contraceptive at all, XXXXXXX is a good one and will protect you from pregnancy.
Take care.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Manisha Jain (7 minutes later)

Thanks a lot Doctor.
Im very nervous abt this and do to wish to take any chances at all, i really do want peace of mind given sotret meds and a new relationship- cannot take this chance
Also i have been on XXXXXXX for one month very regular and this is the 2nd pack 4th day - although i understand that it covers me - are u sure i dont need to take any further precaution
Sorry I'm just very worried

Answered by Dr. Manisha Jain (10 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
totally safe

Detailed Answer:
Yes mam, I assure you that because firstly XXXXXXX has very nice contraceptive coverage and secondly the day of your cycle is safe and there is no ovulation in that period of cycle.
So just relax and enjoy your personal life.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar