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I started my period last friday and took my first lo loestrin pill the next morning. its now 10 days later. am i protected if i have unprotected sex?

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It depends: If taken loestrin for 10 days in a row you are protected.

Dr Rhoads and another doctor agreed

Answered 8/2/2018

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