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Starting my second pack of camrese soon, when will i be fully protected? during placebo pills? when i start new pack? or after that?

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Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

7 days: You were protected about 7 days after you started taking the first pack

Answered 5/23/2014

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A member asked:

Starting my second pack of camrese soon, when will i be fully protected? during placebo pills? when i start new pack? or after that?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

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