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Im on lo loestrin fe (a low dose combination pill) and i had sex without a condom. im on the 3rd or 4th pack of the birth control pill. am i safe from pregnancy?

Q: im on lo loestrin fe (a low dose combination pill) and i had sex without a condom. im on the 3rd or 4th pack of the birth control pill. am i safe from pregnancy?

: As long as you have taken your pills consistently and regularly you are protected. Taken correctly the pill provides on the order of 98% protection, but not 100%, so you will need to decide if that is sufficiently "safe".

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As long as you have taken your pills consistently and regularly you are protected. Taken correctly the pill provides on the order of 98% protection, but not 100%, so you will need to decide if that is sufficiently "safe".

Answered 8/30/2023

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A member asked:

Im on lo loestrin fe (a low dose combination pill) and i had sex without a condom. im on the 3rd or 4th pack of the birth control pill. am i safe from pregnancy?

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