I have been taking contraceptive pills (21 pill pack), and my doctor suggested that I should start my new pack on every fifth day of my period, but when I read about pills (on the web), I got to know I should finish one pack, wait for seven days and take a pill on the eighth day, but both these days might not be the same (eg, your period gets delayed and the eighth day falls somewhere between the period) - so what should I follow - starting the next pack on the eighth day or fifth day of the period?

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Dr. Sameer KumarGynaecologist15yrs exp

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Hello, the ideal day for starting is from day 5 of your fresh cycle. So finish the pack, wait for the bleed and start fresh pack from day 5 of bleed with day 1 being the onset of menstrual bleed.

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