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I have missed about my 5 and 6 th pill on the pack. i am now spotting. could i get pregnant?
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It is possible: If you miss one day, taking it as soon as you remember then continuing on schedule does not significantly increase the risk of pregnancy. Missing two pills in a row does increase that risk. You should use an alternate form of birth control in addition ti the pills for the remainder of the month, e g. condoms or a diaphragm.
Answered 9/30/2014
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