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I was recently supposed to start Necon 7/7/7 but unfortunately I lost my prescription so a friend gave me a months supply of Yaz. Its been a month and I got a new prescription, but I don't know if it matters that I changed brands. So basically I'm wondering if it's safe to have unprotected sex without waiting for the new brand to "kick in."
Hi Sarah,
Thanks for your question. Unfortunately, I'm not a medical doctor so I always urge people to check with their personal physicians. In my opinion, using someone else's prescription without a doctor's order could be dangerous and I wouldn't recommend that. I don't know the chances of pregnancy from changing the brand of birth control pills. I would be careful though, as no birth control method is 100% safe from pregnancy and no birth control method stops STD's or sexually transmitted diseases. I always recommend abstinence as there are no dangers from pregnancy or disease. Let me know what you think. You can email me at DCHERYL51@yahoo.com
Thanks.
Diane Cheryl
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Diane Cheryl
Expertise
I can answer questions about the various methods of birth control. I can answer questions like "What would be the best method of birth control for me?" and other problems and concerns. I have researched side effects and risks of various methods of birth control. I have almost 23 years of experience working with various pregnancy resource centers. Please contact me at CHERYL51@aol.com if you would like to know more information about your situation or if I am "Maxed OUT".
Experience
I have almost 23 years of experience in counseling women about birth control and family planning.
Education/Credentials
Illinois Valley Community College, Austin Community College, Travel Agent Degree and almost 23 years of counseling experience.
I have worked with Pregnancy Resource Centers for almost 23 years.
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