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I just started birth control pills and about mid cycle i experienced bleeding. a day later i had protected sex with a condom. could i get pregnant?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Not likely: Atlhough the oral contraceptives may not be providing protection yet, a properly used condom is. However, condoms are not 100% effective. So never say never.

Answered 3/7/2014

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A member asked:

I just started birth control pills and about mid cycle i experienced bleeding. a day later i had protected sex with a condom. could i get pregnant?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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