A member asked:

Hi , what will happen if my period has ended and i didn't take my pills for one week, am i still protected? i am currently taking my pills for 10 mon.

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Dr. Olav Jaren answered

A matter of timing: What do you mean? Have you taken your pills for 10 months, or have you not taken your pills for one week? If you have not taken your pills for the past week, you are not protected. The pills work when you regularly take them every day. In order for birth control pills to work, they must be used every day.

Dr Altman agreed

Answered 5/23/2016

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A member asked:

Hi , what will happen if my period has ended and i didn't take my pills for one week, am i still protected? i am currently taking my pills for 10 mon.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Olav Jaren answered

Dr Altman agreed

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