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A member asked:

My partner started taking birth control mononessa 2 days after her period. does this protector her immediately? ("within 5 days after period"-article)

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No: She needs to take the birth control pill for 7 days until she is considered safe. Hope that helps answer your question.

Dr Fowler and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 10/4/2016

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