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Re: [Birth Control] Am I protected the first day after switching pills?
From: Alicia M. Lapidus M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 20 Mar 2003 12:53:10 -0600 (CST)

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At Thu, 20 Mar 2003, help! wrote: >
>This month I switched from Yasmine to Mircette and had unprotected sex
>after the second pill on Mircette. I want to know, am I protected? I
>have never stopped taking birth control for 5 years now, but have
>switched brands a few times throughout the years.
>
>Also, when should I expect my period on Mircette since there is only 2
>placebo pills?
>
>Does Mircette cause bloating? It's really annoying. Will it go away?
>
>Thank you for your time.

It is suggested that when changing brands be careful the first 7 days, yasmin is better than mircette as far as bloatinf.

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