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I am getting married next month and I am looking for birth control options. I am based out of delhi. Is a birth control patch available in India and how effective is that? Birth control patch or pills need to be taken by prescription or can be taken without prescription? What is more effective patch or pills.
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Oral contraceptive pills are safe and effective. Brands like Femilon and Loette have v few side effects. U shd start the packet on third day of menses and take without fail daily after dinner x 21 days, then stop. .Next period comes in 2-4 days. Restart next packet. Drink plenty of water.
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