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Hello doctor,
I want to get advice about daily birth control pills. Since this is my first time using it, I still don't understand it very well. I just finished my period 2 days (1/5) to the 3rd day (4/5). The doctor asked me to take the first pill of birth control every day 2 days after the end of my period? From the day you take the first pill plus 7 more days, can you have unprotected sex? I thank you doctor.
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Answered by Master, Doctor Vu Duy Thai - Obstetrician and Gynecologist - Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Vinmec Times City International General Hospital.
Hello,
With the question "Can I take the first pill every day 2 days after my period ends? ", the doctor would like to answer as follows:
Daily oral contraceptives usually contain estrogen and progesterone (these are two female sex hormones), which have the effect of preventing ovulation, thickening the cervical mucous membrane, preventing ovulation. Prevents sperm from swimming towards the uterus to fertilize, changing the uterine wall not suitable for egg implantation, thus preventing pregnancy.
For daily oral contraceptives, there are 2 types: Blister of 28 tablets (constantly taken 1 tablet per day) and blister pack of 21 tablets (take for 21 days, then rest for 7 days, then take the next pack). Take the first pill on the first day of your menstrual cycle, that is, the first day of your period. So, currently, you do not drink according to the instructions (about 1 week late). Once you have finished taking it, continue to take it until the pack is finished.
It takes 7 days to prevent pregnancy, so during that time, you can use another method of contraception such as: Use a condom. It is not necessary to abstain from intercourse. No method of birth control is perfect, so if you suspect that you are pregnant, seek medical attention immediately.
If you still have questions about the daily contraceptive pill, you can go to the hospital of Vinmec Health System for further examination and advice. Thank you for trusting and sending questions to Vinmec. Wishing you lots of health.
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