Patient's question:
How long does the short-term birth control pill Chiyikeiting take to become effective?Doctor's answer:
The main components of oral contraceptives are artificially synthesized combined estrogen and progestogen. They are divided into three types based on the duration of contraceptive effect: long-acting, short-acting, and rapid-acting (temporary). Currently, the most commonly used are combined short-acting oral contraceptives.Combined short-acting oral contraceptives are easy to take, have reliable contraceptive effects, are harmless to the body, and do not affect future fertility. Generally, they are taken after dinner before going to bed on the 5th day of menstruation, with one tablet taken daily for 21 consecutive days, followed by a 7-day break. Then, the next cycle of contraception begins.
Temporary contraceptive pills are suitable for couples staying together for 10 days or more, can be taken after sexual intercourse, and are not restricted by the menstrual cycle. If the stay exceeds two weeks, they should switch to taking regular contraceptive pills.
Long-acting oral contraceptives: On the 5th day of menstruation, take one tablet after lunch. After 20 days, take the second tablet. From then on, the second day of taking the pill becomes the monthly dosage day, with one tablet taken each month.