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Is Pregnancy Possible While On Althea Birth Control Pills?
Me and my girlfriend are really active in having sex. My girlfriend, uses Althea as a form of birth control. After the seven day pill free, she immediately started the fifth pack. On the third day / third pill of the pack, we had sex. Are we still safe?
Be reassured though that when a woman takes any contraceptive pill as prescribed the risk for pregnancy is almost nil. The pills block the normal reproductive procedures and may still be effective even if she misses a pill although this is definitely not recommended! The only time that's risky for pregnancy is when a woman starts taking the pills. Since your friend has already completed a full cycle and still takes them as prescribed, there should be no concerns.
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Dr. Panagiotis Zografakis,
Internal Medicine Specialist
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Is Pregnancy Possible While On Althea Birth Control Pills?
Hi, Be reassured though that when a woman takes any contraceptive pill as prescribed the risk for pregnancy is almost nil. The pills block the normal reproductive procedures and may still be effective even if she misses a pill although this is definitely not recommended! The only time that s risky for pregnancy is when a woman starts taking the pills. Since your friend has already completed a full cycle and still takes them as prescribed, there should be no concerns. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Panagiotis Zografakis, Internal Medicine Specialist