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I started birth control pills, should i take the morning after pill?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Scenario?: It is recommended that you use backup protection for first month on birth control pills. If you had sexual intercourse & just started oral contraceptives with no back up plans - the morning after pill is an option.

Answered 9/28/2016

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