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Is Pregnancy Possible Through Intercourse After Taking Althea?
hi im taking althea pills regularly everyday but not at the same time, I usually take it after lunch but due to hectic sched I sometimes forget it and remember during dinner. Last week I had unprotected sex with my boyfriend and almost forgot to take the pill so I took it before we had sex. Is there a high chance I might get pregnant?
Sat, 19 Sep 2020
Hi,
Oral contraceptive pills (Althea) contains Cyproterone acetate and ethinylestradiol. Cyproterone acetate is an anti androgen which helps to correct hormonal imbalance, hirsutism (male pattern hair growth in girls), etc. Ethinylestradiol is the artificial form of the hormone estrogen. OCPs are used to regularise the cycles. It comes as 21 day pack, once a day pills. Individuals are prescribed to start the tablet on the first day of her menstrual cycle.
It can be started on other days too. Continue the tablet for 21 days and stop it for next 7 days. Start the new pack on 8th day whether you have cycle or not. You may having bleeding or spot during those seven days. Missed dose should be taken immediately you remember the schedule. You can take two tablets at a time, if you missed the dose. If you are on regular schedule, chances of pregnancy is less. So, don't worry. If you are not sure, don't have relationship for seven days.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Pradeepraj, General & Family Physician
Oral contraceptive pills (Althea) contains Cyproterone acetate and ethinylestradiol. Cyproterone acetate is an anti androgen which helps to correct hormonal imbalance, hirsutism (male pattern hair growth in girls), etc. Ethinylestradiol is the artificial form of the hormone estrogen. OCPs are used to regularise the cycles. It comes as 21 day pack, once a day pills. Individuals are prescribed to start the tablet on the first day of her menstrual cycle.
It can be started on other days too. Continue the tablet for 21 days and stop it for next 7 days. Start the new pack on 8th day whether you have cycle or not. You may having bleeding or spot during those seven days. Missed dose should be taken immediately you remember the schedule. You can take two tablets at a time, if you missed the dose. If you are on regular schedule, chances of pregnancy is less. So, don't worry. If you are not sure, don't have relationship for seven days.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Pradeepraj, General & Family Physician
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