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A member asked:

I've been on trial sprintec low dose birth control pills for over 1 year now. i am protected all the time? i had unprotected sex for the 1st time.

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Yes: If you are taking the pills correctly you have an approx 99% protection rate from pregnancy. The only thing that is 100% is never having sex. Birth control pills offer no protection from STD's.

Dr Foster agreed

Answered 9/29/2016

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