[PDF] am i protected when i start a new pack

When the pack is done, wait 7 days before you start a new pack. You'll get your period when you aren't taking pills (hormone?free days). You're still protected from pregnancy during this time.
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  • Am I protected on my second pack of pills?

    If you are on your 2nd pack of birth control pills, the medicine is working however it's important to remember that the pill is approximately 92-99% effective (not 100%) in preventing pregnancy.

  • Am I protected if I just started the pill?

    If you start within five days after the start of your period, you are protected against pregnancy right away.
    You will not need to use a backup method of birth control.
    That means that if your period starts on a Wednesday morning, you can start the pill up to Monday morning to be protected right away.

  • Am I protected if I just started the pill?

    If you missed 1 active (hormonal) pill or if you started a pack 1 day late.
    Take active (hormonal) pill as soon as possible and then continue taking pills daily. No additional contraceptive protection (such as condoms) is needed.
    Emergency contraception (or "the morning after pill") is not needed.

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