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Missed 1 pill three days into a week long breakthrough bleed (btb) during my third week of active pills (btb occurs monthly) is protection compromised?
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Yes for sure: If you miss three pills then you are not protected and should use condoms or avoid intercourse until the next pack. Since breakthrough bleeding and forgetting pills is a problem consider switching to a more reliable option such as an IUD or Nexplanon
Answered 11/5/2015
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