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Started b-control mid cycle. i've 3 active pills left. i'm spotting (norm period week). taken @ 9pm daily. no sex.am i protected placebo week onwards?
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Yes: Once you have been on the pill for about 7 days then you are protected.
Answered 2/2/2015
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