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I am on the birth control pill. a week ago i missed a pill, so i took two the next day. i also missed a pill yesterday, so i took two today. my question is: how much will this affect the effectiveness of the birth control?
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Effectiveness?: Since the pill is being taken inconsistently this month the levels of concentration of the hormones in the blood stream may vary below therapeutic levels. Therefore, it would be prudent to utilized a "backup" means of local contraception if you are sexually active for the rest of this month.
Answered 1/11/2021
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