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Am i well protected during the first couple days or week into my second pack of bc pills?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Yes: If you are taking them once a day then your birth control pills are effective on every day

Answered 9/6/2015

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A member asked:

Am i well protected during the first couple days or week into my second pack of bc pills?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

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