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Question
Hi,
My girlfriend is on the pill (28 day pack) and says that for the first 7 days of each new pack that she could fall pregnant if she had unprotected sex. Is this right? I think she has this wrong, and it's only the first 7 day of a new pack if she has not taken the pill before or for some time.
Could you clear this up for us please.
Thanks
Tom
I'm not a medical doctor but I would say you are right about this. You can always ask your girlfriend to ask her doctor or pill prescriber about this. I really don't recommend hormonal birth control for women because of the possible side effects and possible risks. Can you email me at DWooley97@aol.com so we can talk more about these subjects.
Diane W.
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DW
Expertise
I will be out of town for a few days and won't be able to answer questions. If you would like to email me, you may do so at DWooley97@aol.com and I will answer on my return. What are the advantages and disadvantages of each method of birth control? I can answer questions about the various forms of contraception/birth control. I have knowledge about condoms, Nuvaring, Depo provera, the Patch, birth control pills, IUD, etc. I can answer some questions about sexually transmitted diseases.
Experience
I have 23 years experience with counseling women about contraception methods and STDs.
Education/Credentials
23 years of volunteering and counseling young women. I volunteer with a local pregnancy resource center and have an internet ministry.
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