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When Is The Best Time To Take Contraception Pills?
hi good night. i just bought my first box of perle ld contaceptive pills. its my first time using oral contraception exept for the emergency contraception, i usually use a condom. I just wanted to know if its ok start taking the pills on my fourth day of my period although the pack said its best to take it on the first day?
Sat, 8 Feb 2014
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its is ok to start your combined oral contraceptive pill (OCP) on the fourth day because for normal cycles ovulation take place between the 10th and 18th day . i would suggest you to use condom between these days to be on the safer side and dont miss your pills . OCPS are very effective in preventing pregnancy.
its is ok to start your combined oral contraceptive pill (OCP) on the fourth day because for normal cycles ovulation take place between the 10th and 18th day . i would suggest you to use condom between these days to be on the safer side and dont miss your pills . OCPS are very effective in preventing pregnancy.
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Hi, thanks for using healthcare magic
Yes, you can use it on the fourth day of the period. The reason for suggesting the pill is taken with the period at all ,is to ensure that the woman is not pregnant. If it is taken at later parts of the cycle and there is possibility of unknown pregnancy and then there is potential fetal harm.
But if you are having a normal period and therefore not pregnant then you use it.
I hope this helps
Yes, you can use it on the fourth day of the period. The reason for suggesting the pill is taken with the period at all ,is to ensure that the woman is not pregnant. If it is taken at later parts of the cycle and there is possibility of unknown pregnancy and then there is potential fetal harm.
But if you are having a normal period and therefore not pregnant then you use it.
I hope this helps
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