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A member asked:

Miss 1 blue previfem (norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol) pill this is the first time & took it next day the day i had unprotected sex.what is chance of pregnancy if he came inside?

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Dr. Bruce J. Stringer answered

Specializes in Radiology

Low not Zero: If you took the missed pill the next day along with the pill you were supposed to take the next day, chances are very low that you conceived. If you miss a period or your periods become very light, take a pregnancy test to be sure.

Answered 11/13/2013

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