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A quick question about how to take combined pills: if i didn't start my first pill during period, and rn ive finished my first pack, will i be protected for the second pack straight away? i'm taking gedarel 20/150?

Q: a quick question about how to take combined pills: if i didn't start my first pill during period, and rn ive finished my first pack, will i be protected for the second pack straight away? i'm taking gedarel 20/150?

: Yes, you should be protected if you are taking appropriately this cycle. Take care!

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Yes, you should be protected if you are taking appropriately this cycle. Take care!

Answered 2/25/2023

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A member asked:

A quick question about how to take combined pills: if i didn't start my first pill during period, and rn ive finished my first pack, will i be protected for the second pack straight away? i'm taking gedarel 20/150?

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