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When Am I Officially Protected?

Updated August 14, 2012
Newbie Says:
Fri, August 10, 2012

Hello again, I just finished my taking my first seven pills (first week of first pack). When will I be officially protected?

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Verwon Says:
Tue, August 14, 2012

I assume you're referring to an oral contraceptive?

If so and it's the traditional combination pills, then yes, you are protected after 7 days of taking active pills.

Learn more oral contraceptive details here.

If you started them while you were experiencing your menstrual cycle, on the first day, then you were protected immediately.

Are there any other questions?

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