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Can I start birth control at the age of 21 ? Is it safe ? What is the effectiveness of birht control pills ?
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Yes you can.
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Yes ofcourse. But it's better to consult a gynecologist before using them to rule out any specific contra indications and to know your medical condition.
Efficacy will be almost 99% if taken as advised without missing a pill
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Dr. Vidushi Sawhney
Gynecologist
16 yrs exp
Gurgaon
Yes u cn
Take proper guidance from.a gynecologist
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Dr. Nidhi Sharma
Gynecologist/Obstetrician
19 yrs exp
Chennai
Birth control is safe for you
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Failure rate is 0.2 percent
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Condom protects against Sexually transmitted infection so it is best at your age
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Dr. Rashmi Anand
Gynecologist/Obstetrician
11 yrs exp
Lucknow
Yes you can have it.
But in proper dosage and frequency.
Get consultation
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Dr. Vijaya Gupta
Gynecologist
21 yrs exp
Chandigarh
Safe
Good efficacy
If taken from day one of period at bedtime without skipping any tab in between
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Dr. Neha Vashisth
Obstetrician
12 yrs exp
Jaipur
Yes it's safe
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