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Posted on: 12/27/2007
Question
Can you become pregnant during your inactive week while on the pill and your menstrual has not started?
Answer
You should be protected from pregnancy every day of every month if you routinely take your birth control pill at the same time and take it every day. Birth control pills do not protect you from sexually transmitted infection though, so condoms are always a good idea.