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A member asked:
So i stopped my birth control almost in the middle for 2 weeks when i start again do i have to take it for 7 days before being protected again ?
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Basics: BC pills generally work by maintaining a hormone level in your system that prevents egg release. If you skip days, the level drops & an egg may be released at any point. Many OB's consider backup BC needed until you are back on the pill for a month. You should clarify your personal risk with your doc.
Answered 1/1/2021
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