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A member asked:

Can i start levlen (ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel) -ed 3 days after my period has finished. if so where on the packaging do i start. how long till it starts working?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Today : You start today with the first pill in the package. Take one per day. Use back up with condoms for the first week.

Answered 3/13/2013

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