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Took 2 bc pills in 1 day (from spare pack, no missed pills) in week 1, day 2 of pill taking, backup protection for 7 days needed?
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Birth control: Birth control pills are designed to be taken once per day. If you were on pills before this pack and no break was taken then you are protected. If this is a new start of birth control and you started them more than 7 days from your last period then back up should be used.
Answered 3/25/2018
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