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I'm Abio, a nursing student

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Plz can you have unprotected sex when taking the inactive pills for the last 7days of the pack

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..No. If you're taking birth control correctly and consistently, then you're protected against pregnancy all the time, including the days you take your placebo pills (period week). You can still have sex during this week without getting pregnant.25 Sept 2012plannedparenthood.org › ...

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Abio in reply to wobblybee

I'm greatful🙏

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The pill is supposed to cover the "week off" too, so you should be fine.

Although if you're asking to help you advise patients, I'd suggest you get facts and figures from your teachers. I think there is a slightly increased risk of unplanned pregnancy during the week off.

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Abio in reply to Cooper27

Thanks slot 👍

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