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I have been taking birth control for 4 years and am starting a higher dosage. will i have to wait the typical 7 days to have sex without a condom?
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No: If you have been on oral contraception x 4 years the change in formulation will not affect your contraceptive effectiveness as long as you take your pills as directed daily.
Answered 1/28/2016
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