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I Switched From The Combined Pill To The Progestogen Only
Question: I switched from the combined pill to the progestogen only pill Desogestrel a week ago. 4 days ago I vomited approximately 3 hours after taking the pill. Has this affected my protection and should I be concerned about being pregnant?
Brief Answer:
It has affected protection.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, welcome to Ask a doctor's service.
I read your query and here is my advice .
You have vomited 3 hours after taking the pill so you have vomited the tablet.
You may need to continue desogestrel every day and also to use condoms for next 7 days.
This has affected the protection and increased chances of pregnancy.
Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
It has affected protection.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, welcome to Ask a doctor's service.
I read your query and here is my advice .
You have vomited 3 hours after taking the pill so you have vomited the tablet.
You may need to continue desogestrel every day and also to use condoms for next 7 days.
This has affected the protection and increased chances of pregnancy.
Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
Thank you for your response. I had unprotected sex the day before I vomited after taking the pill. I haven't had sex since. What are the chances I could be pregnant now from this?
Brief Answer:
The risk can't be estimated.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear and thank you for asking again.
The protection from pregnancy is ruined but the risk of pregnancy can't be evaluated.
You have intercourse a day before vomiting the pill so it is risky.
Continue pills as usual.
Regards
The risk can't be estimated.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear and thank you for asking again.
The protection from pregnancy is ruined but the risk of pregnancy can't be evaluated.
You have intercourse a day before vomiting the pill so it is risky.
Continue pills as usual.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
OK thanks again. How soon could I take a pregnancy test with accurate results?
Brief Answer:
After two more weeks.
Detailed Answer:
You can do a pregnancy test after two more weeks.
Regards
After two more weeks.
Detailed Answer:
You can do a pregnancy test after two more weeks.
Regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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