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What Are The Chances Of Conception On Having Skipped A Dose Of Norifam, Instead Took Contraceptive Pills?

hi im using norifam for 2 years the last december i didnt take it on my regular schedule my sched was every 30 but last december it was moved to 10,but i had my period on the 30th. so this january i should take it 10 also of the month but i didnt get the dose instead i took a contraceptive pills this 11, then we had intercourse its my 2nd day of taking pills am i safe?
Tue, 4 Feb 2014
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Hi,
Thanks for the query.
I understand that you shifted to a new pill from norifam. Since you had a period on 30, you should have started the new pack of pills from day 3 of the periods. You started it a little late. So it was advisable to use a backup contraceptive method like condoms during the first 7 days.

Day 12 of the cycle cannot be considered a safe day so chance of pregnancy are not very high but not zero. Also since you have been using norifam, the return to fertility after the drug is also delayed in some cases and protect against pregnancy. But there is no way to be absolutely sure.

If it is less than 72 hours since intercourse, you can try plan B and continue your pills. This will reduce the chances of pregnancy significantly and you need not worry then.

Hope this was helpful. Thanks for using HCM.
Dr Madhuri Bagde
Consultant Obstetrician and Gynecologist
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What Are The Chances Of Conception On Having Skipped A Dose Of Norifam, Instead Took Contraceptive Pills?

Hi, Thanks for the query. I understand that you shifted to a new pill from norifam. Since you had a period on 30, you should have started the new pack of pills from day 3 of the periods. You started it a little late. So it was advisable to use a backup contraceptive method like condoms during the first 7 days. Day 12 of the cycle cannot be considered a safe day so chance of pregnancy are not very high but not zero. Also since you have been using norifam, the return to fertility after the drug is also delayed in some cases and protect against pregnancy. But there is no way to be absolutely sure. If it is less than 72 hours since intercourse, you can try plan B and continue your pills. This will reduce the chances of pregnancy significantly and you need not worry then. Hope this was helpful. Thanks for using HCM. Dr Madhuri Bagde Consultant Obstetrician and Gynecologist