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I got my period on sunday, finished my lo loestrin pack on tuesday and started camrese the next sunday. how long should i use back up birth control?
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Assuming 1st time: If you're just starting oral contraceptives, using backup birth control for a month would be adequate.
Answered 5/13/2013
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