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Q: Safe after 2 weeks on pill ?

asked by: lilxnuff on May 11th, 2009

New User

Okay i started Yaz the sunday after my period started. And i was told you had to use a back up birth control for a week. So a week passed, and on monday (the 8th day) my boyfriend and i had unprotected sex, and he didnt pull out. Iv been on the pill for two weeks now....am i safe?

Replies(2)

Maddie34

replied on May 11th, 2009

Moderator

Yep, as long as you've been taking your pills correctly! Smile

rockon0159

replied on May 11th, 2009

Experienced User

According to your pill packet--yes. You should be protected 7 days after you begin the pill. Some doctors, however, recommend letting your body adjust to the new pills for at least a month before having unprotected sex. But, I have never seen any clinical data proving that you must do this.
Just don't forget to take a pill every day, and you will be protected.

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