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Protected during sex at all times while on the pill? i start a new pack am i protected? just got off my period & started new pack. b/c for 3 months?
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Don't skip any days!: If you have been on pills regularly without missing or skipping any days and are transitioning to a new pill without skipping any days of pills, you are very well protected against pregnancy especially if you are consistently using condoms as well.
Answered 8/2/2014
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