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Am I Protected While Being On Non Hormonal Tablets Of Ginet-84?

Hi there, I have recently switched from my regular contraceptive pill (Levlen Ed) to Ginet 84. This is my first cycle on the new packet (which I started directly after my last inactive tablet on Levlen). Am I still protected across the non-hormonal tablets on this new packet?
Fri, 15 Jul 2016
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Hi,
Welcome to Healthcare magic.
I am Dr Ramadevi Wani. I will be answering your concerns.

Birth control pills started on any day need 7 days to be effective. So if you have taken the hormone pills of Ginet correctly each day, you are definitely protected across the non hormonal tablets on this new packet.

Ginet is more than 99% effective in preventing pregnancy. But there is a very small possibility of method failure. So if you miss your period you need to get the pregnancy test done.
I hope this is helpful.
If you have any further concerns do contact me through Healthcare Magic.
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Am I Protected While Being On Non Hormonal Tablets Of Ginet-84?

Hi, Welcome to Healthcare magic. I am Dr Ramadevi Wani. I will be answering your concerns. Birth control pills started on any day need 7 days to be effective. So if you have taken the hormone pills of Ginet correctly each day, you are definitely protected across the non hormonal tablets on this new packet. Ginet is more than 99% effective in preventing pregnancy. But there is a very small possibility of method failure. So if you miss your period you need to get the pregnancy test done. I hope this is helpful. If you have any further concerns do contact me through Healthcare Magic.