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A member asked:

If i have been on birth control for 2 weeks on time and had unprotected sex today for the first time will i be fine ? do i need to take emergency contraceptive?

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Basics: Some BC pill makers would say you are protected. Many OBGYNS advise backup for the 1st month. I would use emergency BC within 72 hrs of exposure to be sure.

Answered 12/4/2019

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