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A member asked:
Been on birth control (loestrin) for three months, am i protected when i start a new pack? the very first pack you use extra protection, do i still?
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No: If you have been on pills for 3 months and taking them correctly, you no longer need to use addl protection.
Answered 6/12/2013
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