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How long do you have to wait for unprotected sex after taking birth control?

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30 days: I generally recommend using a backup method of birth control for the first month when starting a new contraception. It is important to remember that pills, the ring, implanon, depoprovera, iuds, do not protect against stds. Therefore, using condoms all the time is best.

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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