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Are you still protected during your period week when on birth control?

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Dr. Tracey Leaver-Williams answered

Yes: The suppression of ovulation occurs during the active pills not on the placebos.

Answered 6/7/2013

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A member asked:

Are you still protected during your period week when on birth control?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Tracey Leaver-Williams answered

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