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Is Microgestin Pill A Safe Brith Control Option?

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Question : Hello. I have a question about birth control. I decided to start using the pill (Microgestin). I took it on Sunday, during the first 24 hours of my period. I had a very uncomfortable reaction and decided to stop taking the pill the next day (Monday). I went all day Monday and Tuesday without taking the pill. My period ended Wednesday morning. Wednesday evening my boyfriend came over and we had unprotected sex. I am worried about getting pregnant and curious what I should do? Would you suggest doubling up on dosage of the pill or taking Plan B at this point. If I double up, should I take two pills today and two pills tomorrow? Or should I start a new pack altogether? Just want to do whatever I can to prevent the possibility of pregnancy. Thank you so much …
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Answered by Dr. Aarti Abraham (18 minutes later)
Brief Answer: TAKE PLAN B. Detailed Answer: Hello Thanks for writing to us with your health concern. You were not comfortable with the pill, as you mentioned. Take Plan B right now. That is better than doubling the dosage of the Microgestin pill, it is more effective. This month, use protection ( do not take more emergency contraceptives ). From the next month onwards, make up your mind about a reliable, long term birth control, and if you decide to continue Microgestin, start it on the first day of periods. All the best. Please feel free to discuss.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Aarti Abraham (5 minutes later)
Ok thank you very much. Am curious, however … are my chances of getting pregnant this early in my cycle high? Even though I just had my period? Does taking one pill create an earlier ovulation cycle if you stop?
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Answered by Dr. Aarti Abraham (4 minutes later)
Brief Answer: EXPLAINED BELOW Detailed Answer: Hello again. Chances of your getting pregnancy just after your period are very remote, but Plan B will obliterate any remote chances also. Taking one pill will just not affect ovulation, it takes atleast 2 weeks of pill use to do that. Take care.
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Is Microgestin Pill A Safe Brith Control Option?

Brief Answer: TAKE PLAN B. Detailed Answer: Hello Thanks for writing to us with your health concern. You were not comfortable with the pill, as you mentioned. Take Plan B right now. That is better than doubling the dosage of the Microgestin pill, it is more effective. This month, use protection ( do not take more emergency contraceptives ). From the next month onwards, make up your mind about a reliable, long term birth control, and if you decide to continue Microgestin, start it on the first day of periods. All the best. Please feel free to discuss.