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Am I Protected Against Pregnancy If On Birth Control Pills?

I started birth control (mid cycle, so not effective right away) recently and my package and doctor said it will be effective without backup 7 days in. So, I took 7 pills consecutively and had unprotected sex the night after I had taken the 7th pill that morning. However, I realize this is technically SIX days, because the package says Sunday to Sunday whereas I did Sunday to Saturday, 7 pills but only 6 days. My partner did pull out as well, but I m still a little concerned. Should I be worried about a pregnancy risk?
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Hallow Dear,

You have to be worried. If you have started the pills midcycle, this cycle will not be protected. You will start getting the protection against pregnancy only from your next cycle, when your pills will be continuous from day 2 of the cycle.

Now, if you take two pills after the unprotected intercourse within 72 hours, you will get the same protection as post coital emergency pill.

Beta hCG test 10 days after the last unprotected intercourse will give you the reliable information of your pregnancy status.

I would advise you to report to your Gynaecologist ASAP for further advice and any intervention if needed.

Dr. Nishikant Shrotri
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Am I Protected Against Pregnancy If On Birth Control Pills?

Hallow Dear, You have to be worried. If you have started the pills midcycle, this cycle will not be protected. You will start getting the protection against pregnancy only from your next cycle, when your pills will be continuous from day 2 of the cycle. Now, if you take two pills after the unprotected intercourse within 72 hours, you will get the same protection as post coital emergency pill. Beta hCG test 10 days after the last unprotected intercourse will give you the reliable information of your pregnancy status. I would advise you to report to your Gynaecologist ASAP for further advice and any intervention if needed. Dr. Nishikant Shrotri