Albuquerque, NM
A 19-year-old female asked:
I am on birth control (levora) and had sex on my period without a condom. how safe am i not to get pregnant?
2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in

Dr. James Fergusonanswered
Pediatrics 47 years experience
Should be: When first starting many suggest a backup method until your system gets used to the pill. If you have been taking it as prescribed for over a month you should be well protected no mater when you have sex.
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Dr. Gurmukh Singhanswered
Pathology 50 years experience
See below: By having unprotected sex you are exposing yourself to not only pregnancy but also sexually transmitted infections. Visit this site for guidelines for safe sex: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/safer-sex-guidelines
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Wish you good health!
38 viewsAnswered Oct 04, 2020
Last updated Oct 4, 2020
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