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A member asked:
Just switched birth control pills. am i still fully protected the first week of switching over? no break in between
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Yes protected: If all you did was change brands and there was no gap in-between the you are still protected. Your body will not recognize the difference from one brand to another.
Answered 10/13/2015
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