I started novelon from fifth day of my period. Before this I was not regularly having novelon. It is mentioned that one should have barrier method of protection for first seven days if one starts novelon on the fifth day of periods. My question is can I take ipill instead of using condom in case of unprotected sex during these first seven days.

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