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A member asked:

How quickly after starting birth control can i not use other forms of protection?

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After a pill period: After the first cycle of the pill results in a "pill" period then the next cycle is golden for pill use only. Remember to take the pill every day about the same time each day for maximum effectiveness.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 10/20/2015

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