Is Intercourse Safe While On Birth Control Pills?

Posted on Tue, 24 May 2016

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Tue, 24 May 2016 Answered on

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Question : hi i am on my birth control pills from 3 months.. in the last 3 months i have not missed any pills but i have taken 2,3 pills a bit late(not later than 1 hour).. am i safe.. can i have unprotected sex..

Answered by Dr. Dr. Soumen Patra (25 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Safe. Do unprotected sex.

Detailed Answer:
Hello Dear,

Thanks for writing to us. I understand your concern.

1) You are absolutely safe and get protection more than 99.5% against unwanted pregnancy because you had taken birth control pill regularly.

2) You can do unprotected sex for unlimited time without any tension or stress. Taking pill less than 1 hr late is NOT a big deal. There will be NO problem or alteration of pill protection.

Hope, I have answered your query. Wish your good health and take care.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Naveen Kumar