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A member asked:

How to tell if i am protected by the pill after my 1st dose?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

No: No. If you are referring to regular birthcontrol pills- you won't be protected yet. So use back up birth control.

Dr Boling agreed

Answered 3/24/2020

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