On which day of the menstrual cycle should oral contraceptive pills be started?

On which day of the menstrual cycle should oral contraceptive pills be started? Correct Answer First day

CONCEPT:

• It is series of natural changes that occur in structure of uterus and ovaries in response to hormonal changes which makes pregnancy possible.
• The ovarian cycle controls release and production of eggs also releasing estrogen and progesterone.
• This are anticipatory changes aimed at sustaining pregnancy. If it fails to fertilize menses occurs that is menstruation.

Phases of menstruation cycle:

• Menstruation 1-5 days
• Follicular phase 7 days
• Ovulation 1-3 days
• Luteal phase 13-14 days

Explanation

• Oral contraceptive pills are taken by 1’st day of cycle which is also considered as safe period.
• As there is expulsion of egg so there are less chances of fertilization.