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Day 4 of starting combined oral contraceptive rigevidon, i want to switch to antother combined pill brand, yasmin. been told i can switch straightaway but do i need to wait 7 days after being on the new one to have sex?

Q: day 4 of starting combined oral contraceptive rigevidon, i want to switch to antother combined pill brand, yasmin. been told i can switch straightaway but do i need to wait 7 days after being on the new one to have sex?

: Changing from the active pills in "Rigevidon" to the active pills in "Yasmin" does not require a "7 day break" and will confer the same high prevention of pregnancy.

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Dr. John Berryman answered

Changing from the active pills in "Rigevidon" to the active pills in "Yasmin" does not require a "7 day break" and will confer the same high prevention of pregnancy.

Dr Owolabi agreed

Answered 5/4/2022

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A member asked:

Day 4 of starting combined oral contraceptive rigevidon, i want to switch to antother combined pill brand, yasmin. been told i can switch straightaway but do i need to wait 7 days after being on the new one to have sex?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Berryman answered

Dr Owolabi agreed

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