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Had a regular period last week didn't take reminder pills of orysthia started a new pack on sunday. and didn't wait 7 days to have sex. could i be pre?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Clarification: If you took the 21 active pills and then took no more than a 7 day break followed by restarting the next pack at the appropriate time then there was no break in your contraceptive coverage.

Dr Juchau and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/9/2015

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A member asked:

Had a regular period last week didn't take reminder pills of orysthia started a new pack on sunday. and didn't wait 7 days to have sex. could i be pre?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Dr Juchau and another doctor agreed

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