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A member asked:
Took placebo pill instead of active pill for day one of new bc pack. took 2 pills in 1 day when realized i missed the first. backup needed? how long?
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No: If you missed only 1 day and took 2 pills the next day no back up contraception is needed.
Answered 2/14/2016
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