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What Is Correct Time To Start Taking Femilon?

Hi iam taking femilon tablet from last 8 months. Usually I start a new pack on my 5th day of period...is it a correct method iam following. Also this month my tablets were finished on 14th June but till date I havnt got my periods, is it normal. N when can I start taking the new pack of femilon. Pl suggest
Tue, 31 Dec 2019
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Hi,

Ideally, the correct time to start taking Femilon is on the first day of your period (day one of your menstrual cycle) you will be protected from pregnancy straight away. You will not need additional contraception.

If you start the pill on the fifth day of your period or before, you will still be protected from pregnancy straight away, unless you have a short menstrual cycle (your period is every 23 days or less).

If you have a short menstrual cycle, you will need additional contraception, such as condoms, until you have taken the pill for seven days.

Remember, a Femilon tablet must be taken at the same time every day to ensure consistent levels of medicine in your body for 21 days to complete the pack.

The new pack should be started on the first day of your next menstrual cycle.

Now since your period is delayed which could be due to hormonal imbalance, stress, job-related issues, hypothyroidism or ovarian disease.

You need to consult your doctor for further evaluation and to induce the bleeding.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali, General & Family Physician
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What Is Correct Time To Start Taking Femilon?

Hi, Ideally, the correct time to start taking Femilon is on the first day of your period (day one of your menstrual cycle) you will be protected from pregnancy straight away. You will not need additional contraception. If you start the pill on the fifth day of your period or before, you will still be protected from pregnancy straight away, unless you have a short menstrual cycle (your period is every 23 days or less). If you have a short menstrual cycle, you will need additional contraception, such as condoms, until you have taken the pill for seven days. Remember, a Femilon tablet must be taken at the same time every day to ensure consistent levels of medicine in your body for 21 days to complete the pack. The new pack should be started on the first day of your next menstrual cycle. Now since your period is delayed which could be due to hormonal imbalance, stress, job-related issues, hypothyroidism or ovarian disease. You need to consult your doctor for further evaluation and to induce the bleeding. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali, General & Family Physician