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I had unprotected sex last wednes.( while on birth control ) this week is my placebo week. i should be starting a new pack this sunday but i am coming off birth control for personal reasons. will i get pregnant due to the unprotected sex on last wed?
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Likely not: The pill works mostly by preventing egg release during the part of your cycle when it would otherwise. When it does not release you are not at risk of pregnancy. The dummy pills are just a way to keep you in the pattern of taking a pill daily, they don't change the effectiveness of BC when taken properly
Answered 4/17/2020
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