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Is it safe to start birth control pill on any day?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Not always: Each birth control has different guidance. Some may require contraceptive back up depending on which day you start them.

Dr Anyanwu agreed

Answered 5/10/2015

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