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I had been taking the birth control pill for 3 months, and then quit taking it. how long should i wait to have unprotected sex? i have read that it is effective within 1 week, but i'm wondering if it's different since i was on the pill, stopped taking it
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The : The standard answer is to use barrier contraception , condoms, for a month until after you start your next period while on the pill.
Answered 10/3/2016
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BCP ?'s: Stopping birth control pills if you had regular periods prior to the pill will usually result in ovulation seven to ten days after the last placebo pill, or about 14-16 days after the last "active bcp". If your cycles were longer than 28 days apart, ovulation usually occurs 14 days PRIOR to your period starting.
Answered 12/24/2020
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