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Have been on novelon tabs for 1 week now, had unprotected sex twice yesterday, do i need to take ipill too.

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Good idea: Since you've only been on birth control for one week and already had unprotected sex twice using emergency contraception as a backup is a good idea.

Answered 9/28/2016

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A member asked:

Have been on novelon tabs for 1 week now, had unprotected sex twice yesterday, do i need to take ipill too.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

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