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A member asked:
I started my birth control pills ortho tricylen lo two days ago when my regular cycle began. how long do i have to wait until i am protected against pregnancy so i can have sex without condoms?
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7 days: The manufacturer recommends a back-up method for the first 7 days. Best wished!
Answered 10/11/2015
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One cycle of pills: Full protection from conceiving when starting birth control pills is achieved during the second pack of pills. During the first pack it is a good idea to use condoms as back up.
Answered 10/11/2015
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