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I recently had my first period of the first cycle. now it's my first week off my period and i'm using the patch again. is backup needed?
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First cycle back up: I am not quite sure if I understand, but (re)-starting on hormonal birth control, you want to use condoms during the first cycle, the second cycle will be safe.
Answered 11/24/2014
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