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A member asked:
Took generess fe for 3 months, switched to loestrin after taking last active pill. since there was no gap, my body will not ovulate n i'm protected?
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Correct: There is no issue if you are simply changing brands and did not have a gap in taking a birth control pill.
Answered 12/16/2014
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