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I changed my pill into different brand but with the same active ingredient and dosage after my placebo week. i had contact on the 4th pill without protection, can i consider myself protected against pregnancy during the contact?

Q: i changed my pill into different brand but with the same active ingredient and dosage after my placebo week. i had contact on the 4th pill without protection, can i consider myself protected against pregnancy during the contact?

: I answered your question before. Name of the pill is changed but not its effectiveness so you are protected.

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

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I answered your question before. Name of the pill is changed but not its effectiveness so you are protected.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 6/25/2022

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A member asked:

I changed my pill into different brand but with the same active ingredient and dosage after my placebo week. i had contact on the 4th pill without protection, can i consider myself protected against pregnancy during the contact?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hiep Le answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

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