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Is lo loestrin fe birth control 99.9% effective after the first 7 days?

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Yes: Birth controls pills are very effective as long as you take it everyday and NOT MISS your pills. It is preferable to start your pill on cycle day 2 or 3.

Answered 7/13/2014

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