A member asked:

Hey! i don't take my placebo pills every month, but sometimes i do. i was taking my placebo pills this month and i had sex, could i get pregnant? i have not missed any pills and i am completely on schedule with my pills. i take lo lo estrin. thank you!

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Dr. Dan Fisher answered

Very low probability: If you have been taking on schedule there is very low probability of pregnancy. Doesn't matter if you take placebo pills or not. They help some people stay on track.

Dr Amico Jr and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 4/13/2015

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A member asked:

Hey! i don't take my placebo pills every month, but sometimes i do. i was taking my placebo pills this month and i had sex, could i get pregnant? i have not missed any pills and i am completely on schedule with my pills. i take lo lo estrin. thank you!

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Dan Fisher answered

Dr Amico Jr and 2 doctors agreed

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