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When Can I Start Using Oral Contraceptive After Stopping Injectable Contraceptive?

Hi Doctors! I'm Shane Salas, 24 years old from the Philippines. I've been using injectable contraceptive for 1 year & 9 months now. I want to switch using contraceptive pill, ALTHEA PILLS available here in our country. My next injection should be on June 8. WHEN WILL I START USING ALTHEA PILLS? IT SAYS ON THE INSTRUCTIONS THAT I SHOULD TAKE IT THE 21 PILLS FOR 21 DAYS.THEN AFTER, 7 DAYS FREE PILLS. THEN I WILL START A NEW PACK ON THE 8TH DAY. IS IT TRUE THAT IT WILL TAKE A LONG TIME BEFORE I WILL HAVE MY MENSTRUATION? WHAT IF I DON'T HAVE MY MENSTRUATION WITHIN THE 7 DAYS FREE PILLS? PLEASE ANSWER. THANK YOU.
Mon, 5 Feb 2024
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Hi,

As injectable contraceptive can be delayed by 4 weeks after its previous dose, when injectable contraceptive is stopped. It's effect will continue for 4 weeks so new oral contraceptive can be started after 3 weeks of discontinuing injectable.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale, General & Family Physician
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When Can I Start Using Oral Contraceptive After Stopping Injectable Contraceptive?

Hi, As injectable contraceptive can be delayed by 4 weeks after its previous dose, when injectable contraceptive is stopped. It s effect will continue for 4 weeks so new oral contraceptive can be started after 3 weeks of discontinuing injectable. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale, General & Family Physician