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A member asked:

Just wondering what are the odds of getting pregnant if you have sex while on last placebo pill?? thanks

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Dr. Philip Miller answered

Low: If you hAve been taking your pills regularly, missing the placebo pill should not be an issue.

Dr Noonan agreed

Answered 6/16/2015

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