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How long will you have to wait before having unprotected sex on birth control?

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Excellent question!: I usually recommend using back-up (condoms, spermicide, etc) for the entire first cycle (tho the manufacturer may say sooner, don't take a chance !)...

Dr Davant agreed

Answered 9/8/2013

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