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A member asked:

I started my pill a day late than i was suppose to. am i gonna get pregnant ?

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Dr. Dennis Higginbotham answered

Specializes in American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Not very likely.: Being one day off with your pills should not affect the efficacy.

Dr Samuel agreed

Answered 4/5/2013

5.2k views

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