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If i double the dose of birth controlon two days in a row will it decrease my chances of pregnancy?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Why do that? : One should not double up on birth control unless you are making up for missing pills or skipping days. The act of missing pills does increase the risk of pregnancy. Consider easier methods that do not rely on daily use such as Essure or and IUD

Answered 8/15/2014

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Lately Ive been sorta sloppy with my birth control and Ive taken my pills at midnight or later. One night I took two pills the next morning. I havent not taken one though. I had unprotected sex tonight and he did not cum in me. Pregnancy chances?

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