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Been on birth control for 2 years, just switched to a new/different prescription what are chances of getting pregnant in the first week with no backup?
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No much: As long as there was no lag in coverage with the pills. Just switching brands or type shouldn't matter.
Answered 2/25/2013
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Depends: If you stick to 7 days or less between packs, changing brands will not affect efficacy.
Answered 9/28/2016
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