Combined Oral Contraceptive pills How is it used? In the first cycle it is started on the fifth day of menses. Most types are taken 21 days then a seven day gap then the pills are restarted irrespective of the period. Few types have a different pattern of use. Effectiveness 50 women in 1000 will get pregnant in 5 years.

Combined Oral Contraceptive Pills

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How is it used?

  • In the first cycle it is started on the fifth day of menses.
  • Most types are taken 21 days then a seven day gap then the pills are restarted irrespective of the period.
  • Few types have a different pattern of use.
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Effectiveness

50 women in 1000 will get pregnant in 5 years.

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