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Is the bc pill still active if you miss two in the month?
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Probably not: Bcp are much lighter than in the past. It is possible to "catch up" by taking two pills a day for the two pills that were missed. However, the effectiveness may be reduced and a back up method of birth control should be used during this cycle.
Answered 10/24/2017
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