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Q: Sex during the period

asked by: DoctorQuestion on May 5th, 2008

im a first time pill user and im confused about these placebo tablets.. is it ok if we have an intercourse during the time im taking these tablets..

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Dr. Nikola Gjuzelov , MD

replied on May 9th, 2008

Birth Control Answer A4086

It is okay to have sex while taking the last 7 placebo (inactive) tablets but only if you don’t have a period. A period usually comes while taking these inactive pills.You have a better chance of getting a genital infection If you have sex during the period.

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