Stopping Birth Control Pills
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Question
I have been taking "Zoely" combined birth control pills. If I stop taking them, will the time until my period arrives be considered as the day of menstruation? If so, from when?
Answer
Hello,
A woman who has been using these pills for several months and knows how long after stopping the pills her period arrives, should only be concerned a few hours before the expected time of her period.
However, someone who is not yet familiar with how long it takes for her period to arrive should be concerned two days after stopping, as this is the usual time for most women.
The prohibition before the actual period is only regarding intercourse and not other forms of closeness.