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Started the birth control pill one week after taking a morning after pill, didn't wait for period, am i doing everything correctly?when am i protected
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Yes: Best protection is when you start your second pack of pills. You should always use a condom though to help protect against std. I hope this helps.
Answered 5/24/2015
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