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Prescribed Ovral G for contraception
I was initially prescribed one cycle as that was my requirement, but I need to take it for two cycles now.
Should I take it everyday for six weeks, or 21 days on and 7 days off for contraception?
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You should not take oral contraceptive pills for one or two cycles.
As it is, the pills become effective only from the second month. They cannot be relied upon during the first month of use.
For occasional use an emergency contraceptive pill is the best.
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It's better to go for 21 days on and 7 days off.If It's difficult to remember, you can start a new strip by 4th or 5th day of periods.
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21 days continuously then a gap of 7 days for your withdrawal periods to come
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Pls connect for online consultation and advice
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Dr. Neha Vashisth
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12 yrs exp
Jaipur
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Dr. Sapna Singh
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Lucknow
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Dr. Prateeksha B S
Obstetrician
6 yrs exp
Bangalore
It should be taken for 21days and give a break for 7 days
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Dr. Vijaya Gupta
Gynecologist
21 yrs exp
Chandigarh
Overall g has only 20 tablets it has to be taken for 20 days
Everytime starting from day one of the period
IrRespective of the seven day pill free period
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Dr. Nirav Jetani
Gynecologist
11 yrs exp
Vadodara
21 days continuous then gap of 7 days
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Dr. Pushpa Gour
Gynecologist
32 yrs exp
Bhopal
21 days pill,gap of 7 days.start fresh pack from day 2 of period.
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Dr. Juhi Agarwal
Gynecologist
6 yrs exp
Baleswar
21 on and 7days off
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