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I'm on birth control. if i had sex would i still need to have him wear a condom to prevent pregnancy? does the birth control work as an alternative?

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Dr. Parul Krishnamurthy answered

Specializes in Obstetrics & Gynecology

Prevention of STDs: Condoms and other barrier methods protect you against sexually transmitted diseases in addition to providing contraception or birth control

Dr Sethi agreed

Answered 5/31/2015

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