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Q: Protection with Microgynon ?

asked by: DoctorQuestion on October 9th, 2009

I have recently been given Micrgynon 30 instead of my usual ovranette, apparently these are the same pill. So i did have the 7 day break inbetween changing over, i'm not sure i'm right in doing so! even though i've read they contain the same ingredients. I didn't have sex until 12 days into taking the Microgynon, should i still be protected?

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Dr. Kokil Mathur , MD

replied on October 14th, 2009

Birth Control Answer A7537

Hi
Welcome to the forum!
Yes, both Micrgynon and Ovranette have the same ingredients. So if you took the Micrgynon pills after 7 days break from Ovranette you will continue to be protected. Also the pills provide protection from the first month itself.
Hope this helps. Take care!

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