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If i take 2 bc pills late the week before placebo am i still protected against pregnancy during my placebo week? will i ovulate on placebo week? or is there enough medication in my body to protect me as long as i start my next pack on time?
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It really depends if by "late" you mean hours or days. Starting your next pack 2 days earlier is an option in either case, but if it is only hours then you should be fine. Please remember that there is still a small failure rate even when the pills are taken perfectly.
Answered 5/6/2023
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