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My gf started taking belara on the 23rd of december,on the first day of her cycle. we had sex 2 nights before (4 pills left in the pack).is ec needed?

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Dr. Mary David answered

No: Belara is a combined oral contraceptive and started this way should provide protection reliably since she had finished two weeks + of the active pills as long as she took them at the same time every day and didn't miss any. Hope this helps.

Answered 4/6/2015

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A member asked:

My gf started taking belara on the 23rd of december,on the first day of her cycle. we had sex 2 nights before (4 pills left in the pack).is ec needed?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Mary David answered

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