Suggest dosage of contraceptive pills
Patient: hi doctor, iam getting married next month and my fiancee is not in urgency to have a baby for a year and he is not willing to use condoms for having sex but instead asking me to take contraceptive pills for precaution.please suggest me a contraceptive pill and the procedure of how and when it should be used? Also tell me will it affect when we plan to start a family by stopping the pills? Doctor: HiDr. Purushottam welcomes you to HCM virtual clinic!Thanks for consulting at my virtual clinic. I have carefully gone through your query, and I think I have understood your concern. I will try to address your medical concerns and would suggest you the best of the available treatment options.1)First of all do not panic.2) The oral contraceptive pills that are available now a days are 3rd generation pills. They have most effective minimal dose of medicines in them. They are safe and effective. And do not have effect on your fertility once you stop taking them.3) I usually suggest Tab OVRAL L . For the first time pack is to be started on day 2 of the period. Finish 21 tablets , one per day at bedtime. Keep a 7 day pill free interval,and restart nest pack for 21 days. Follow 21 days on pills and 7 days off pill regime.4) I will also suggest to take Cap FOLINEXT-D  daily along with OC pill.I will suggest indulging in a healthy diet and regular exercise regime.Include plenty of fruits, salads, vegetables in the diet. Have adequate water intake , say 8 – 10 glasses per day. Avoid deep fried foods, bakery products, and refined sugars.Avoid substance abuse, if any.I hope my answer helps you.Thanks.Wish you great health.Dr Purushottam S Neurgaonkar