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I started the combined pill (for the first time) on what i thought was the first day of my period 8 days ago. i then had unprotected sex about three hours later but my period was very light until the next day - meaning that i'm not sure it had fully 'star

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Dr. Norman Dahm answered

Birth contro pill: You are probably safe, however it is important to take a pregnancy test. You don't want to miss an early prenancy.

Dr Feola agreed

Answered 9/18/2015

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A member asked:

I started the combined pill (for the first time) on what i thought was the first day of my period 8 days ago. i then had unprotected sex about three hours later but my period was very light until the next day - meaning that i'm not sure it had fully 'star

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Norman Dahm answered

Dr Feola agreed

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