Is it possible to get pregnant after taking birth control pills?

Question
Hello doctor, I have sex 6 -7 days before my period, I bought birth control pills every day, but the pharmacist told me to take it after my period ... now I still haven't seen my period, I'm so worried, Doctor please help me!
Ngo Ngoc Anh (Hanoi)
Reply
Hi, if you have sex without using contraception, you can still get pregnant, even if your period is 6-7 days before your period. How to use oral contraceptives daily as follows: How to take the first blister: 1 tablet/day, from the 1st day of the menstrual cycle, continuously for 21 days; If menstruation has occurred within 5 days: take the first pill on the 5th day and continue 1 tablet / day until the end of the pack, use a condom or abstain from intercourse for the first 7 days of taking the pill. How to take the next pack: Take a break of 7 days after finishing the first pack, start taking the 2nd pack regardless of the date of menstruation.
In my case, I have not seen a period that is likely related to pregnancy, I should take a pregnancy test or see a gynecologist before using birth control pills to avoid affecting the pregnancy. I wish you health!
Master, Doctor Nguyen Nhu Thu Truc - Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology - Vinmec Nha Trang International Hospital