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A member asked:

Would i need plan b if i missed two combination pills in a row, but doubled up after and had intercourse days later (used withdrawal)?

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Dr. Bryan Treacy answered

Specializes in Gynecology

Maybe: More than likely you are protected from pregnancy. However, the efficacy of Birth Control Pills is reduced if doubling up for missed pills. Withdrawal for birth control is notoriously unreliable so if worried, taking plan B may be in your best interest. Realize that it may make your bleeding irregular.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 8/11/2015

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