Dr. Uzma Arqam
Obstetrics and Gynecology
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Hi doctor,
I was diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome and am now prescribed to take pills for six months. My and partner are wondering if we should wait for six months to have sex or if it is okay to have sex even if I am on pills. What if I accidentally got pregnant and I am still taking the pills without me knowing that I am already pregnant? Is it bad for the baby? We do not plan on getting a baby yet, so may I ask about the safest period to have sex? Please advise.
Hi,
Welcome to icliniq.com.
You are on combined oral contraceptive pills that are more beneficial in polycystic ovary syndrome and effective for acne and overgrowth of abnormal hairs.You can have sex as you wish, and you are least likely to get pregnant only if you take pills regularly as scheduled. In case of missed multiple pills or vomiting, if pregnancy happens, you might have some symptoms, like heaviness in the breast, vomiting, nausea, weakness, increased appetite, etc., which differ from person to person. But if you take tablets regularly, contraceptive pills will not cause pregnancy if not missed or vomited two or more in a fertile period with unprotected sex.
Kindly follow up for further assistance.
Thank you.
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