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I lost my 3rd active pill on 3rd week. so i took the other one for the next day & now i'm short on an active pill. can i get pregnant?
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Possible, not likely: It sounds like you took all your pills in sequence, and didn't mis any days - except the last one. If there is still time to get an extra pill, ask your pharmacist. When in doubt, back up your protection with condoms.I think it is unlikely that you would become pregnant. But we learn early in medicine, to 'never say never.' good luck.
Answered 1/18/2014
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