Hi,

Is that even with antibiotics? So I'm fine if I wait 7 days anywhere in my cycle- the fact I was on my placebo pills immediately after finishing my course of antibiotics shouldn't affect the protection?

Hi,

I asked the pharmacist and she said there shouldn't be any interference.

As a general rule, would I still be covered even in my 7 day break, or would I have to wait for the hormones to 'build up' again?

Thank you for your help

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Hi guys,

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