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How Long Should I Wait To Have Sex After Starting New Pack Of Pill?

Hi I m currently on the combined pill. But last month I was in hospital for 2 days with a kidney infection, during this time I had high temperature and was vomiting. I was on the pill and I finished the pack. After pack was over I had my period as normal. I am now back on the pill and have been for 2 days. I was wondering do I need to wait the 7 days before having sex or will I automatically be protected?

posted on Tue, 9 Dec 2014

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General & Family Physician, Dr. Dholariya Sagar Jayantilal's Response

Hello dear
Understand your concern
As you took pill whole month and period is already came and you also had started again new pack last for 2 days.
You have not wait to sexual intercourse and you are already protected.
But you have to take remaining tablet on sane time every day for effective prevention of pregnancy.

So no need to wait for 7 days, Enjoy your sex but do not forget to take your pill on same time everyday.
Hope this may help you
Best regards
DR. Sagar

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How Long Should I Wait To Have Sex After Starting New Pack Of Pill?

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