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If i started my next pill pack a day late, can i get pregnant?

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Dr. Cynthia Palabrica answered

Ocps: Most likely no but to be on the safe side utilize a second form of contraception for 7 days.

Dr Minich and another doctor agreed

Answered 10/18/2015

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