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Was taking ortho tri cyclen (ethinyl estradiol and norgestimate) in march, got period at normal time. then started taking amethia after period. am i immediately protected from pregnancy?
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Yes: You should be protected from pregnancy when you change pills as long as you do not have more than 7 days of placebo or more than 7 days off active pills between them.
Answered 4/16/2016
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