How to Take the Contraceptive Pill (Women & Partners) - Family Planning Series

[@dacy210]

This was very helpful I couldn’t find any videos like this

[@lydiasarfoa3803]

I really love the teaching and the english are clear paaa

[@jnhy110]

Mera ncert clear nhi tha isliye mai yaha Aya Great crystal clear 👍

[@NanahaishaSulaiman]

Wow I've learnt a lot here today

[@ruthlopez6717]

Thank you so much for the explanation !!

[@grahamstation7640]

This helped so much

[@wanjirukarimi8092]

My period started on 14th of this month and have started taking the bill today 21st.Will it be effective immediately?

[@globalhealthmedia]

If you start the pill more than 5 days after the start of your monthly bleeding, you will need to use a backup method for the first 7 days of taking pills.

[@nazifaalam8919]

hey. I'm using 28 day pill. on the first active pills i didn't follow the arrows. will it effects on the process?

[@globalhealthmedia]

as long as you took one pill a day -- and came to the last 7 (of a different color) in the last week; the arrows don't really matter.

[@muhammadfaraznaeem4171]

Thank you very much for detailed video. Very much appreciated. 1. Can you guide me what is the maximum duration safe to use these pills. We plan it for 2 years. is it OK? 2. I heard that using pills like these could make problems when we want to have kids later? So is there any swear side effect of it or damage or lower the chances of getting kid when we would like? I am very much anxious about post side effects. Please guide me. Thanks

[@globalhealthmedia]

hi Muhammad. It would be best to discuss your concerns with the health care provider who prescribes the pills for your partner as it depends on an individuals health and risk factors. Here are 2 articles that may help answer your questions: www.indiatimes.com/health/healthyliving/longterm-effects-of-oral-contraceptives-242504.html. www.bu.edu/sph/news/articles/2013/long-term-oral-contraceptive-use-doesnt-hurt-fertility-study-finds/

[@Princessjoyce]

Thanks alot

[@MillanuKangberee]

This was helpful

[@alexnelly7311]

Please can the pill prevent someone from seeing her period? I'm in the 7 days last pill but have not seen my period though I feel the signs but not seeing anything and I'm 4 days late

[@globalhealthmedia]

Yes -- women can have very light bleeding and even no bleeding at all. see our video @ 6:46. globalhealthmedia.org/videos/bleeding-changes-on-contraceptives-w-english/

[@nehathakur38723]

Same situation. What did you do

[@khkhmoh4651]

Can we take emergency contraceptive pills at the same day of our contraception tablet

[@globalhealthmedia]

You can safely take emergency pills on the same day as you took your contraceptive tablet, if, for example, you forgot several pills and were worried you may not have been protected.

[@anzalzamzam9531]

It is safe someone to use emergency pill while having family planning or???

[@globalhealthmedia]

@@anzalzamzam9531 in general - yes.

[@hopewellnyandowe2011]

He I want to ask something.what makes family pilnnig pills not to work when you are breastfeeding

[@globalhealthmedia]

Hi Hopewell - the regular birth control pill (combined oral contraceptive) works when you're breastfeeding -- but it may reduce the volume of your milk; and within the first few weeks there is a small risk of blood clots. It's ok to take after 6 months -- and there are many other methods that are fine right away after birth - such as Implant, IUD, mini pill, and barrier methods.

[@idaokai7869]

Please madam, I use to take it everyday but not the same time,I want to know if am save

[@globalhealthmedia]

It's good to get into a habit of taking the pill at a particular time -- helps women remember. in general, taking it at more or less the same time is best, like in the morning, or at bed time. But doesn't have to be exact.

[@briijordon7109]

Hello…so what happens if you have not been following the days and arrows at the back of your pill but you take one each day, is it still effective?…I am using the 21 day pack

[@globalhealthmedia]

It will be effective as long as you take one active hormonal pill each day for 21 days -- it doesn't matter if you follow the arrows on the back of the pack. Typically you will stop the pill for 7 days , then start a new pack.

[@maximillamukoya]

If its your first time of using the femiplan method u have to start between the first to seventh day of your periods but what if you start after the seven days of your periods?

[@globalhealthmedia]

A woman can start using the contraceptive pill any time she wants if it is reasonably certain she is not pregnant

[@ghatimartha9219]

Dr is this pills have any effect when you take it while pregnant without you noticing that you are pregnant?

[@globalhealthmedia]

There are no known risks to a fetus conceived while a woman is taking the contraceptive pill. (according to WHO)

[@ElsonGlazzy]

I am on the 7days pills but am not seeing my period yet and am not pregnant too what should I do

[@globalhealthmedia]

Using the contraceptive can make woman's bleeding period very light and even, none. That's normal. You might be interested in watching our video that talks about bleeding problems on contraceptives. globalhealthmedia.org/videos/bleeding-changes-on-contraceptives-w-english/

[@lucynsh.7302]

Hi Madam...Cannot i just use the emergency contraceptive pills alone,after every time i had sex? I dont stay with my husband everytime, 2 months can passby without seeing each other

[@globalhealthmedia]

Yes -- you can. If you start to have sex more frequently, you may want to consider a more regular contraceptive method. Frequent use of emergency contraception can result in increased side-effects. Here is the WHO guidance: www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/emergency-contraception

[@itsmrleorio3975]

I thought we only had to take it when we’re are on our period, do we just take it regardless?

[@globalhealthmedia]

Women taking the contraceptive pill need to take one each day for the pill to prevent pregnancy.

[@onyinyechiijealaokporo8557]

What if I started from the brown pills instead, is there any side effects and what can I do to correct it

[@globalhealthmedia]

It sounds like you started the inactive pills first.. there are no hormones in those pills -- so you won't have any side effects -- but they are not effective in preventing pregnancy. To correct it --Take a hormonal pill as soon as possible and use a backup method for the next 7 days. Keep taking pills as usual, one each day.

[@MilkahWambui-sq1wq]

Hi, , , this is the second month of using the pills and i have never skipped a pill and yet i have not seen my menses and am not pregnant, , what should i do

[@globalhealthmedia]

see your health worker; you may also find this video helpful: globalhealthmedia.org/videos/bleeding-changes-on-contraceptives-w-english/

[@eunicedialle3671]

How can I get the pills

[@globalhealthmedia]

See a family planning health worker in your area; they should have the contraceptive pill.

[@avibecalledblessed6080]

So you start this method during your period ?

[@globalhealthmedia]

If a woman starts the pill within 5 days after the start of her monthly bleeding, there is no need for a backup method. -- but she can start the pill any time she is reasonably certain she is not pregnant. She will need a backup method for the first 7 days of taking pills.

[@forexchartz5855]

Is there an injection option

[@globalhealthmedia]

Sure - there is a very effective contraceptive injection. globalhealthmedia.org/videos/the-contraceptive-injection-2/

[@PROPHETESSNOBLE1]

Thanks but are u saying if I start using it I should not meet with my husband until after 7 days for instance today is d 3rd day of my floor can I start using it and when can I start meeting my husband thanks

[@globalhealthmedia]

See if this helps: A woman can start the contraceptive pill within 5 days after the start of her monthly bleeding, or - if she’s quite sure she’s not pregnant -- she can start taking the pill anytime - however for the first 7 days, she must avoid sex or use condoms. Pills will not prevent pregnancy until a woman has been taking the pill for 7 days.

[@AnnWambui-z7n]

Can I continuously use the yellow pills in order to skip my period once in a while??

[@globalhealthmedia]

if the yellow pills are hormonal pills, then yes. see this video: globalhealthmedia.org/videos/taking-the-contraceptive-pill-continuously/

[@joyukamaka476]

What is the name of the pills please

[@globalhealthmedia]

They are known by many names -- but have 2 active hormonal ingredients: estrogen and progestin.

[@sakinaanambunawini1218]

Please madam how can I use this pills to correct irregular period

[@globalhealthmedia]

If you take the pill correctly you should have a regular bleeding cycle that comes during the 4th week in the hormone free interval.

[@emmamkargbo1709]

Should I finished all the last one even on my period?

[@globalhealthmedia]

During the last 7 days, when you are taking a 28 day pack, you will usually get your period. These last 7 pills in the pack are not active hormone pills -- but it is good to remove them day by day so you stay on track and start your next pack the day after you've finished all the pills. Does that seem clear?

[@emmamkargbo1709]

Thank you

[@emmamkargbo1709]

It not composary to take all the last 7days pills?

[@globalhealthmedia]

@@emmamkargbo1709 in the 28 day pack, it is not necessary to actually take the last 7 pills. they are "sugar pills" - meant to keep you on track so you start the next pack at the right time.

[@JazzlingCruz-i8m]

I started my pill on the same day I got my period, So I have been taking the non hormonal pills first but I was wondering if Im doing it wrong cus im on my 4th day taking pills.

[@globalhealthmedia]

Hi -- you started right, taking the pill on the same day as you started your period -- but you need to take the hormone pills first, one a day for 21 days -- and then the non hormone pills for 7 days.

[@nalubwamahajarah3122]

What if i don't stay wiz the man everday and i just take it the day he come can it wrk

[@globalhealthmedia]

No - you must take the pill every day for it to work.

[@FeliciaTeteh]

I have talked this medicine, but my period is brown, what I my going to do

[@globalhealthmedia]

When menstrual blood has contact with air, it oxidizes and becomes brown in color -- that typically happens when bleeding is lighter and slower, such as at the beginning or end of the period. The contraceptive pill usually makes women's periods much lighter -- so you may notice brown blood. This is normal and typical.

[@juliusfelicia9781]

I do family plan but I remove it but I don't see my Period go to 8 month please help me oo

[@globalhealthmedia]

Please go see your health care provider

[@kwasiimshaliima1893]

If u Tek 2 days than u have sex what will happen

[@globalhealthmedia]

It depends -- the Pill should be effective in preventing pregnancy right away if you started it within 5 days after the start of your monthly bleeding, or if you directly switched from another method. But if you started it at any other time -- you should not have sex (or use protection, like condoms) for the first 7 days. If you are concerned, please talk to your health care provider. You may want to learn about Emergency contraception: globalhealthmedia.org/videos/emergency-contraceptive-pills-w-english/

[@Health-care967]

What if i get sex only one week a year with the same person ofc ? Should i swallow the pills for one month only or more ? I'm confused cause in every videos they say u should keep taking pills but I'm not someone that do it daily like I'm living with my partner we're in long distance relationship so we will only get to do it a week yearly

[@globalhealthmedia]

There are other methods that may be better suited for a long distance relationship and the infrequent opportunity for sex. You might find this video helpful: globalhealthmedia.org/videos/comparing-contraceptive-methods-w-english/

[@Sina_sin8]

Thank you very much for explaining this because there are teen girls who don't talk to their mothers about things like this 🫶🏻💕

[@EstherWanjiru-d7k]

Sure like I didn't know anything but atlest I learnt something