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A member asked:
I forgot to put on my birth control patch after my period and i waited am extra week am i at risk for pregnancy?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Yes: you will have to use alternative method of birthcontrol and start correctly next cycle
Answered 5/23/2016
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Late patch: You are at increased risk of ovulating and pregnancy. Use a back up method. DrG
Answered 5/11/2016
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