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OCP to avoid pregnancy
Helo docs please tel me for how long I can take regular oral contraceptive pills OVRAL L to avoid pregnancy.. m 35+ of age.. my baby is only one year old now.. I want atleast 3 years of gap
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It's not safe to take over pills after 35 yrs .....go iucd insertion....it helps you for 3 yrs gap...
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For a long term contraception copper T is to be used.
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Need a detail history for better help . Oral pills are good but not very prolonged and effects of both estrogen and progestins s should be explained and well understood
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Pls connect for online consultation and advice
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Oral contraceptive can be taken for a period of 6 months to 1 years at a stretch ruling out some specific condition and getting routine blood investigation every 6 months. If you want at least 3 years gap, the I wild advise copper T
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Dr. Lisa Pinto
Gynecologist
7 yrs exp
Mangalore
For 6 months
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Dr. Pushpa Gour
Gynecologist
32 yrs exp
Bhopal
Copper T is a better option for long term contraception.
Pill can be used for 6 months at a stretch.
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Dr. Neha Vashisth
Obstetrician
12 yrs exp
Jaipur
Connect
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Dr. Shruti Dahiya
Gynecologist
3 yrs exp
Delhi
Upto 6 months at a time you can take
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