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I have cough & colds for almost 3 days now, & im currently taking combined oral contraceptive pills since april 2021, do colds & cough can affect the effectiveness of my pills? am i still safe and protected from pregnancy even if i have colds?
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Get checked for COVID, especially if you haven't had it before now and have not been vaccinated against it. Whether COVID or a common cold, it won't interfere with effectiveness of birth control pills.
Answered 8/22/2021
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