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BC question/concern

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Hi! I am a Sunday starter for my birth control pill, and I have been taking this brand of birth control pill for over a year. In the pill instructions it says that for the first week of taking the pill on the new pack, you should use a back up method of birth control for the next 7 days, or next Sunday. Does this mean that the pill is not effective for the first week? Just looking for answers. Thank you!
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That's instruction intended for people just starting the pill -- where that start is with the very first pack, ever -- not for those who are already using the pill, and have been for more than one pack. :)
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Re: BC question/concern

Unread post by polkadots3 »

Oh ok! Good to know, thank you!
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