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If u missed 1 birth control pill& didn't double up until 1am the next day before bed & u have breakthrough bleeding is it safe to have sex unprotected?

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

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Warning: You can get pregnant even if you miss one pill.

Answered 12/10/2013

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A member asked:

If u missed 1 birth control pill& didn't double up until 1am the next day before bed & u have breakthrough bleeding is it safe to have sex unprotected?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

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