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A 22-year-old female asked:
Started birth control pills while on 3rd day of period, unprotected sex on day 26 of 28 pack. on 1st month of pills, am i protected from pregnancy?
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Dr. Steven Weissberganswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 57 years experience
Probably: If you haven't missed any pills, yes.
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