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I barely started taking birth control pills yesterday. is it safe to have unprotected sex right away?

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Dr. Lori Semel answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

No: You need to use a back up form of birth control during the first cycle of pills to be completely safe.

Answered 10/7/2014

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