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Does Taking 2 Tablets Of Cizarette Provide Protection For 3 Days?

Hi I started cizarette 3 days ago when I first started bleeding, on day 2 I stopt bleeding, I had unprotected sex last night day 3 due to the fact that it says I shall be protected after 2 tablets. Could you please let know if I was protected or not?
Mon, 4 Jan 2016
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Hi,
Thanks for posting in HCM.
I understand your concern.
Cerazette is a progestogen-only contraceptive pill.
Each tablet of Cerazette contains 75 microgram desogestrel.
Tablets must be taken every day at about the same time so that the interval between two tablets always is 24 hours.
The first tablet should be taken on the first day of menstrual bleeding. Thereafter one tablet each day is to be taken continuously, without taking any notice on possible bleeding.
There is no pill-free week and a new blister is started directly the day after the previous one.
Although the medication may offer protection after intake of 2 tablets, barrier method is recommended for the first 7 days of tablet-taking during the first cycle.
Since you have already had unprotected intercourse on day 3 after the commencement of the pill, it should have started offering protection and hence, continue with the pill as recommended and wait for the periods to happen. Continue with the same without any interruption with the next pack once this pack gets over.
Hope the information provided would be helpful.
All the best.
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Does Taking 2 Tablets Of Cizarette Provide Protection For 3 Days?

Hi, Thanks for posting in HCM. I understand your concern. Cerazette is a progestogen-only contraceptive pill. Each tablet of Cerazette contains 75 microgram desogestrel. Tablets must be taken every day at about the same time so that the interval between two tablets always is 24 hours. The first tablet should be taken on the first day of menstrual bleeding. Thereafter one tablet each day is to be taken continuously, without taking any notice on possible bleeding. There is no pill-free week and a new blister is started directly the day after the previous one. Although the medication may offer protection after intake of 2 tablets, barrier method is recommended for the first 7 days of tablet-taking during the first cycle. Since you have already had unprotected intercourse on day 3 after the commencement of the pill, it should have started offering protection and hence, continue with the pill as recommended and wait for the periods to happen. Continue with the same without any interruption with the next pack once this pack gets over. Hope the information provided would be helpful. All the best.