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I am on my second week of the pack, i missed yesterday's pill and took today's pill late at 4pm (usually take it a 9-11am) am i at risk of pregnancy?

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Dr. Alan Patterson answered

Yes,,, u need: To use back up the rest of this pack, make up the missed pills and finish the pack and start the next pack at the normal time.

Answered 6/15/2013

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A member asked:

I am on my second week of the pack, i missed yesterday's pill and took today's pill late at 4pm (usually take it a 9-11am) am i at risk of pregnancy?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Alan Patterson answered

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