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I missed pills 18-19 from combination bc as i didnt have access to pack. had intercourse on day 20 (havent had sex since) took plan b next day. as soon as i had access to pack i took the two missed pills so 2 one day, 2 next day what is the risk?

Q: i missed pills 18-19 from combination bc as i didnt have access to pack. had intercourse on day 20 (havent had sex since) took plan b next day. as soon as i had access to pack i took the two missed pills so 2 one day, 2 next day what is the risk?

: You do have a pregnancy risk from having intercourse when you did not have access to your birth control pills for the 2 days prior. Taking plan B will decrease your risk of pregnancy but, if you miss a period, you should take a home pregnancy test to be certain you are not pregnant. Good luck!

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Dr. Sue Ferranti answered

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You do have a pregnancy risk from having intercourse when you did not have access to your birth control pills for the 2 days prior. Taking plan B will decrease your risk of pregnancy but, if you miss a period, you should take a home pregnancy test to be certain you are not pregnant. Good luck!

Answered 9/11/2023

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A member asked:

I missed pills 18-19 from combination bc as i didnt have access to pack. had intercourse on day 20 (havent had sex since) took plan b next day. as soon as i had access to pack i took the two missed pills so 2 one day, 2 next day what is the risk?

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