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Currently taking ortho novuum 777. i accidentally took sunday pill from 3rd week yesterday. took sat. pill from 2nd week 2day (on sun.) will i be ok?

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Dr. Amy Bruner answered

Specializes in Gynecology

Yes: Your should be fine since the actual difference between the two pills is very small. As long as you don't miss pills your risk of pregnancy is very low.

Answered 7/7/2015

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