When Can One Have Intercourse Safely After Starting On Birth Control?

Posted on Mon, 9 Jul 2018

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Mon, 9 Jul 2018 Answered on

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Question : Started taking birth control last Sunday. When can I have sex?

Answered by Dr. Richa Agarwal (44 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
After 7 days.

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

You can start sex after 7 days of starting the birth control pills to avoid pregnancy.

Hope found useful, feel free to ask more information.
Good luck.
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Richa Agarwal (1 hour later)

So since I started the pill on Sunday of last week I can have sex today? (Sunday)

Answered by Dr. Richa Agarwal (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Yes, you can do it.

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

Yes, you can do it.

Hope found useful.
Good luck.
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana

Follow up: Dr. Richa Agarwal (6 hours later)

So even though I didn’t start it anytime during, near or after my period it’s still effective after 7 days? This is my first pack of birth control ever

Answered by Dr. Richa Agarwal (10 hours later)

Brief Answer:
You have to start the pill on 5th day of your menstrual cycle.

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

You have to start the pill on 5th day or 1st day of menstrual cycle to avoid pregnancy.
In your case when you start the pill (means which day of your menstrual cycle).

Hope to hear from you soon.
Good luck.
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Richa Agarwal (16 hours later)

So my girlfriend took a plan b on Thursday and we had sex on Sunday. Would the pill still be effective?

Answered by Dr. Richa Agarwal (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
No it will not be effective.

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

No the plan B is not effective in your case because it is effective with in 72 hrs after sex.

Hope found useful.
Good luck.
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Richa Agarwal (2 hours later)

So if she takes a plan b tonight she should be protected since we had sex Sunday?

Answered by Dr. Richa Agarwal (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Yes, it can be taken up to 72 hrs.

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

Yes, she can take plan b to prevent pregnancy up to 72 hours but sooner is better.

Hope found useful.
Good luck.
Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Remy Koshy