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How Often Should Birth Control Pills Be Taken?

hi doctor, i stop taking birth control for more than a month planning to give it a break, however i had intercourse started a new pack of pill, on the 7th tablet taken i start bleeding i stop taking the pills imediately. my menstrual period last longer than regular. after my period was completed i have intercourse 2 week before my period the next month. Continuing the tablets i had before after completion waiting on my period more than 5days now only cramps no sign, am wondering if am pregnant
Thu, 19 May 2016
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birth control pills cant be stopped whenever you want to.They have to be taken strictly regularly to be effective preferably at the same time of the day. if you miss one tab you can take next day 2 tablets. if you miss more than one tablets in one cycle then they are ineffective and you need to start using other method like condom for the rest of that month and have to start fresh course of tab next month 5th day of the cycle.if you wnat to take a break from pills you have to do it under qualified doctors guidance.after 1week of expected cycle still if you dont get periods you can check with home pregnancy kits and it is advisable for you to consult qualified gynaecologist to plan the next course of action.
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How Often Should Birth Control Pills Be Taken?

birth control pills cant be stopped whenever you want to.They have to be taken strictly regularly to be effective preferably at the same time of the day. if you miss one tab you can take next day 2 tablets. if you miss more than one tablets in one cycle then they are ineffective and you need to start using other method like condom for the rest of that month and have to start fresh course of tab next month 5th day of the cycle.if you wnat to take a break from pills you have to do it under qualified doctors guidance.after 1week of expected cycle still if you dont get periods you can check with home pregnancy kits and it is advisable for you to consult qualified gynaecologist to plan the next course of action.