Birth Control Pills

If you miss one dose, take the missed pill as soon as you can, and then take the next pill at your usual time. This may mean taking two pills in one day. No additional contraception is usually required.

If you miss two pills, take the most recent missed pill as soon as you can, and then take the next pill at your usual time. Use another form of contraception, such as a condom, for the next 7 days. If you had intercourse in the past 5 days, consider emergency contraception and speak to your doctor.

If you miss two or more pills in the last week of the pack (days 15 to 21), do not have the hormone-free week. Start a new pack immediately after finishing the old one. Teleconsult our doctors for personalised advice now.

If you start combined hormonal contraceptives within the first 5 days since your menstrual bleeding began, no additional contraceptive protection is needed.

If you start combined hormonal contraceptives more than 5 days after your menstrual bleeding began, you need to abstain from sexual intercourse or use additional contraceptive protection for the next 7 days.

You can start taking combined hormonal contraceptives at any time if you are reasonably certain you are not pregnant (Box 2).

Regular check-ups with our doctor are recommended, typically once a year, to monitor your health and ensure the continued suitability of your contraceptive method.

Combined oral contraceptives contain both estrogen and progestin and may reduce milk supply. Hence they are typically not recommended until at least six weeks postpartum to allow milk supply to become established.

Choosing the right contraceptive involves a discussion with our doctor. We will consider your medical history, lifestyle, and specific health needs. It may take some time to find the pill that works best for you with minimal side effects.

Severe side effects are rare but can include symptoms like severe abdominal pain, chest pain, severe headaches, eye problems (such as blurred vision), and swelling or pain in the legs (possible blood clots). If you experience any of these symptoms, seek medical attention immediately.

No, birth control pills do not have a long-term impact on fertility. Most women can become pregnant soon after stopping the pill. However, it may take a few months for your menstrual cycle to return to its natural rhythm.

You can start taking the pill at any time, but the effectiveness depends on your menstrual cycle:

Day 1 start: Take your first pill on the first day of your period. You will have immediate protection. For the first 5 days use an additional contraception such as condoms.

Oral contraceptives, commonly known as birth control pills, are medications taken by mouth to prevent pregnancy. They contain hormones that regulate menstrual cycles and prevent ovulation.

Birth control pills, also known as oral contraceptives or contraception pills, are a highly effective and widely used method of preventing pregnancy.

No, emergency birth control pills cannot terminate an existing pregnancy.  They work by preventing a pregnancy from happening in the first place, not interrupting one that has already begun.

Emergency birth control pills may cause nausea, vomiting, temporary breast tenderness, or changes in your next period, but these side effects are usually mild and short-lived.

Emergency birth control pills prevent pregnancy after sex by delaying ovulation, thickening cervical mucus, or thinning the uterine lining.

Emergency birth control pills, also known as the “morning after pill,” are a type of birth control you can take after unprotected sex to prevent pregnancy.

A prescription is required for birth control pills including  emergency birth control pills. This ensures you receive a medication that’s safe and effective for your individual needs. Teleconsult now to discuss with our doctors and receive them within 3 hours!

If you miss a pill, take it as soon as you remember. If you’ve missed more than one pill, it’s best to consult our doctor for guidance.

Birth control methods may cause mild side effects such as nausea, headaches, or changes in menstrual bleeding. These side effects often diminish over time with the body adjusting to the pill.

Birth control pills do not protect you against STIs. The use of condoms along with other birth control methods can help minimize the risk of STIs.

When taken correctly, oral contraceptives are over 99% effective. However, typical use- inconsistent or incorrect use results in about 91% effectiveness.

These pills interfere with ovulation and prevent fertilisation of the eggs by thickening the cervical mucosa and inhibit endometrial proliferation to make the lining more unsuitable for implantation of a fertilised egg.