<prompt> If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patients description.Dear Doctor,I am 29 years old, married with a 5 year old boy. After my first delivery on November 2008, I had copper t inserted. I removed this implant on September 2013. My periods have always been regular. I started taking Ovral L 21days contraceptive tablets for the first time from 01112013. My last period was from 25102013 to 31102013. and completed the 21 day course on 21112013. My period starts today 26112013. Generally, I have a shorter cycle. I have 2 questions and doubts in this regard,1. When do I start the next course of Ovral L.2. I am leaving on a trip, without my husband on 09122013 and will be back on 03012014. I dont have sex during periods. My expect my period to end on 02122013. my period usually lasts for 7 days. DO I need to take pills during this period?Kindly advise.Thanking you!  <response>: Hello madam, oral -l is a low dose oral contraceptive pill...you can start the pill within the first five days of your menstrual cycle that is from day 1 to day 5 ...you need not take the pill during your trip as you are travelling nearly a month without your partner... But remember once you return you need to start your pill within first five days of your menstrual cycle...hope I was helpful to you... 