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I started lo loestrin fe july 8. ive taken it daily since, w/no gaps in between my 1st pack & now my 2nd. i took a plan b abt 2 wks ago after sex w/o condom just to be safe. i then started macrobid next day for a uti. at this point, am i protected?

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

You are safe.

Answered 8/12/2022

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

with your scenario yes. But pl be more careful.

Answered 8/24/2022

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A member asked:

I started lo loestrin fe july 8. ive taken it daily since, w/no gaps in between my 1st pack & now my 2nd. i took a plan b abt 2 wks ago after sex w/o condom just to be safe. i then started macrobid next day for a uti. at this point, am i protected?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

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