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A member asked:
I've been taking birth control for the last 3 years but skipped taking any for about a week, as i was waiting for my refill. how long do i have to wa?
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Be cautious: These work by providing your body with hormones that prevent egg release.If you were off for that long, your body may release an egg this cycle and you would be at risk of pregnancy if you don't use a backup BC. Some pill makers advertise that you are protected after 2 wks, some docs suggest backup BC for a month to be sure.
Answered 4/10/2017
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