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Still safe for unprotected sex on nonpills day since i'll start ovulating? understand sperms survive few days so am worried about days after last pill

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Dr. J Ricardo Loret De Mola answered

Specializes in Fertility Medicine

OK: If you are talking of the 7 day pill-free period after 3 weeks of active pills, not missing any, then yes.

Answered 12/9/2013

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