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Does day one start for birth control really protect you against pregnancy right away as it says on the package ?

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Dr. Lori Semel answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

?????: I always advise my patients to complete a full cycle of birth control pills before trusting them completely. It is far better to use a back up method (condoms) for the first month. AAnd please DO remember that irth control pills do not protect against STIs.

Answered 10/29/2014

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