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Will i be safe from pregnancy if i had unprotected sex anytime during second pack of birth control?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Pills work : Pills begin working effectively 7-10 days after starting the first pack.

Answered 6/18/2013

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