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Doctors can you tell me when should i star taking my birth contol?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Start: Oral contraceptives a month prior to vaginal intercourse unless you plan to use backup protection.

Dr Petruska and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/10/2013

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