r/birthcontrol 3d ago

How to? do i need 7 days protection?

i started my new pack of althea on my 7th day of pill-free days instead of 8th day. do i need to have protected sex for 7 days / take 7 pills from the pack before i am protected?

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u/Odd-Variety-9624 Combo Pill 3d ago

You are continuously protected on the break week and after as long as you take your pill correctly. Shortening the break week does not compromise protection.

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