I am on the 19th day of the cycle, menstruation should appear in 11 days, ie April 27, two days ago ovulation occurred. Just in case, 12 hours after unprotected intercourse, I took EllaOne, there were no side effects. However, I need to start taking birth control pills (Orlifique) as soon as possible. Can I start taking them before the period, during the ongoing cycle, e.g. from tomorrow? If so, when will I be protected? Thank you in advance for your reply
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Anna Lewandowska Pharmacist, Editor
2 years ago
In most cases, this is not recommended. Starting to take pills in the middle of the cycle is recommended only for women who have irregular, long cycles. If, after all, you want to start taking pills at another time of the cycle, the contraceptive effect works fully only after a week. For the first 7 days, you should use an additional, mechanical method of contraception, e.g. a condom. This may also cause bleeding or inter-cyclic spotting to occur during use, or bleeding may occur only after the withdrawal break begins. The GdziePoLek.pl service also allows you to book medicines in the nearest stationary pharmacy and pick up after presenting a prescription: EllaOne: https://www.gdziepolek.pl/produkty/87820/ellaone-tabletki/apteki Orlifique: https://www.gdziepolek.pl/produkty/88838/orlifique-tabletki-powlekane/apteki I enclose materials that may be interesting and information about the possibility of using teleconsultation: https://www.gdziepolek.pl/telekonsultacja https://www.gdziepolek.pl/artykuly/jak-prawidlowo-stosowac-antykoncepcje https://www.gdziepolek.pl/blog/dane-o-ellaone-czy-polki-kupuja-ellaone-na-zapas