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I was on a break from birth control (marvelon21day) for 4 months. i have started a new pack this month how long before i can be sure it is effective n does the break have any effect on the performance of the pill?
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1 month: Overlap 1 month by using 2 forms of birth control just to be safe. The break should not impede performance.
Answered 9/26/2012
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