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So if i had intercourse on the first of this month but im on my pills but forgot to take one that day but took it the next were they still in effect?

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Dr. Laurence Fox answered

Maybe Maybe Not: Birthcontrol pills taken properly are a guarantee against pregnancy. Missing a dose decreases effectiveness even more

Dr Khan agreed

Answered 6/19/2014

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A member asked:

So if i had intercourse on the first of this month but im on my pills but forgot to take one that day but took it the next were they still in effect?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Laurence Fox answered

Dr Khan agreed

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