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I'm almost 6 weeks postpartum and i'm still bleeding but i had unprotected sex anyways and took the plan b as soon as i could... i wanted to start my birth control pills, can i or should i wait?
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Start your pills...: It would be a good idea to start your contraception pills--especially since you have resumed sexual activity. Its ok to start the pills, even though you have used plan b. Best wishes!
Answered 1/4/2016
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Post partum check: These type of questions should be addressed at the 4 - 8 week post partum check up visit.
Answered 1/4/2016
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