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I just started mono-linyah (norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol) how many days do i have to wait to have unprotected s*x, and how effective is it?

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Wait for one month, or one menstrual cycle. Take the pill at the same time each day. Get HPV vaccine Visit this site for information on safe sex: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/safer-sex-guidelines

Answered 4/29/2021

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