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A member asked:
I'm on my 5th month of bc pills. if i miss 1 pill during this month am i still protected.
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Most likely: Birth control pills are not 100% effective, even if you take them correctly. The more you miss, the greater your chance of pregnancy. If you miss one, take it as soon as you realize it, plus your other pill for that day. Also use some other form of birth control for the remainder of that cycle.
Answered 4/25/2014
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