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A member asked:

I am on the generess fe pill and my period starts in 9 days..i had unprotected sex..?

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Dr. Henry Jacobs answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

So?: If you are on the pill, you are protected 24/7 unless you miss pills.

Answered 4/17/2014

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