Patient's question:
I've heard many friends say that Mifeprex is good, and I'd like to use it too. I want to know how many days after starting the medication can I have sexual intercourse safely? Thank you!Doctor's answer:
?Hello, the effectiveness of the first pack of Mirena for contraception depends on when you start taking it. If you start taking the first pill on the first day of your period, its protective effect for contraception begins from that day. Continue taking one pill at the same time each day until you finish the pack of 21 pills, then stop for 7 days. During these 7 days, your period will start, and after 7 days, you will start the next pack of Mirena.You can also start taking it on the 2nd to 5th day of your period, but you need to use additional contraception methods for the first 7 days of taking it. From the 8th day, it will provide effective contraception. You will take 21 days of medication, followed by 7 days off.
If your first dose is taken outside of your period or on the 6th day of your period, this pack will have no contraceptive effect for the entire cycle. After stopping for 7 days, you should start the next pack on the 8th day after stopping, taking 21 days of medication followed by 7 days off. From the first day of the second pack, it will provide effective contraception.
Regardless of when you start the first cycle, as long as you take it correctly and do not miss any doses, it will be effective from the first pill in the second cycle.