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How Long It Will Take Active Pill To Be Effective To Stop Me From Getting Pregnant?
hi i have been taking the pill for 7-8 months now. i have just recently has my period for 4 days, saturday-wedesday , on wednesday i took my active pill to get rid of my period as there is a event coming up and i dont want to have to worry about my period. i have now taken my pill for 2 days , how long does it take for my pill to be effective, to stop me from getting pregnant?
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Hello,
Since you have been taking the pill continuously, you are currently protected from conceiving. Continue the pills as scheduled.
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Dr.Lekshmi Rita Venugopal
Since you have been taking the pill continuously, you are currently protected from conceiving. Continue the pills as scheduled.
Hope this answers your query
Please address further questions here
Regards
Dr.Lekshmi Rita Venugopal
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