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Does pill works during the 7 day break i've meant to start the new strip today after week off and had sex just before my 1st pill am i still protected?

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

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Birth Control: Yes. Of course. Your uterus needs to clean out during the cycle. Keep taking the pills as prescribed and you should be fine.

Answered 12/6/2013

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A member asked:

Does pill works during the 7 day break i've meant to start the new strip today after week off and had sex just before my 1st pill am i still protected?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Robert Killian answered

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