Can I have unprotected sex? Posted: 01-14-07 11:58am
im taking oral contraceptive, i forgot to
start my next pack. i took it after 7 days
of my menstrual period. it is safe to have
sex?
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Birth Control Answer A2176 Posted: 01-22-07 04:07am
No, it is not safe to have sex without a
condom: you missed the first 7 active
pills in the pack. If you want to prevent
an unwanted pregnancy you have to use
condoms.
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