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What do you suggest if i'm taking the combined pill ovranette. do you have to take it for the full 21 days to be covered against pregnancy during the 7 day break?

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Dr. Peter Baumann answered

Full cycle: Birth control pills are only fully effective if they are taken as directed. Any deviation may result in pregnancy.

Answered 4/30/2017

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A member asked:

What do you suggest if i'm taking the combined pill ovranette. do you have to take it for the full 21 days to be covered against pregnancy during the 7 day break?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Peter Baumann answered

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