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Took last active pill of old birth control brand.next day took first active pill of new brand, skipping placebo on old brand.am i protected right away?
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Yes: Since you didn't take any placebo pills you probably won't get a period until the end of your new pack but no harm done and you will continue to be protected as long as you didn't miss any pills while taking your old brand.For more information www.Askyourgynecologist.Org.
Answered 4/18/2014
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