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Was taking junel fe 1.5/30 perfectly. took 7 day sugar pill. started falmina 1/20 on time. do i need to use condoms for the first 7 days, or am i still protected despite change in hormones and dosages?

Q: was taking junel fe 1.5/30 perfectly. took 7 day sugar pill. started falmina 1/20 on time. do i need to use condoms for the first 7 days, or am i still protected despite change in hormones and dosages?

: You are still protected with that change.

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

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You are still protected with that change.

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Answered 1/26/2023

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A member asked:

Was taking junel fe 1.5/30 perfectly. took 7 day sugar pill. started falmina 1/20 on time. do i need to use condoms for the first 7 days, or am i still protected despite change in hormones and dosages?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hiep Le answered

Dr Brown agreed

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