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How Is The Althea Contraceptive Pill To Be Used?
Hi im 22yrs old ,4'11'' and 93lbs this is my 1st day of taking althea contraceptive pills..im kinda confused coz the leaflet says take it on your 1st day of mens period but i have just mentruate may25 and i take the pill after is it ok?and can i have a unpr0tected sex after a week?this is my 1st time to take the pills and i didnt c0nsult a doct0r..plz do help me thankz a lot..
Mon, 5 Feb 2024
Hi,
Althea contraceptive pill is a combined hormone pill containing estrogen and progestin. It is always preferred, that you take the first tablet on the first day of periods, so that your period cycle is not disturbed. However, you can start it on any day of periods & continue to take 1 tablet daily for 21 days and then a break of 7 days, before starting next pack of tablets.
It will affect, the same way, even if you started after your period. However, after, first time use, the pills may take a few days to be effective. Therefore, it is advised to avoid the sex or use an alternative method simultaneously along with the pills, for first 5-7 days of starting the pills. As you had sex after 7 days of starting the pills, therefore, I think, the tablets will be equally effective and will act normally as contraceptive.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Satnarain Bansal, General & Family Physician
Althea contraceptive pill is a combined hormone pill containing estrogen and progestin. It is always preferred, that you take the first tablet on the first day of periods, so that your period cycle is not disturbed. However, you can start it on any day of periods & continue to take 1 tablet daily for 21 days and then a break of 7 days, before starting next pack of tablets.
It will affect, the same way, even if you started after your period. However, after, first time use, the pills may take a few days to be effective. Therefore, it is advised to avoid the sex or use an alternative method simultaneously along with the pills, for first 5-7 days of starting the pills. As you had sex after 7 days of starting the pills, therefore, I think, the tablets will be equally effective and will act normally as contraceptive.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Satnarain Bansal, General & Family Physician
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