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I missed 4 bc pills and i'm cramping now. if i have sex will i get pregnant? and if i bleed and have sex could i get pregnant?
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Yes: If you missed 4 bc pills, this cycle is no longer effective. You must use back up birth control to prevent pregnancy until you are back on for a week of regular bcp in a new cycle.
Answered 10/4/2016
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Possible: The chances for breakthrough ovulation and conception increase with number of pills missed in a cycle. Missed pills often cause breakthrough bleeding, and the bleeding does not indicate you are protected from pregnancy.
Answered 8/1/2015
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