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When before you can have unprotected sex on the pill?

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1 month: It takes at least 1 month for a woman's body to adjust and reduce the risk of pregnancy. You should continue to use condoms to reduce the chance of pregnancy. There are about 3 percent of women who get pregnant even with the pill, even if they have taken it for years.

Answered 6/17/2013

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Back up Protection: Use a back up methodof protection for the first month.

Answered 7/8/2013

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