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Is it already protected from pregnancy if i change the brand of pill that im using (after 7 days break on pill) but they both contain the same ingredients and dosage?
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You continue to be protected if you change pill brands, even if you changed ingredients and dosages somewhat. Occasionally the change will trigger breakthrough bleeding for a cycle or two, even when they are supposedly exactly the same.
Answered 6/22/2022
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If the first pill worked, than the second pill with the same contents should also work. Always be careful and practice safe sex.
Answered 6/22/2022
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