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I took my othro patch off two days before the off day , had unprotected sex the same day now im spottin am i safe from pregnancy?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Not protected : You had sex without condoms or birth control since your took your patch off early so you were not protected. The spotting withdrawal bleeding from stopping the patch. Use Plan B if this was less than 72 hours ago. If you do not like the orthoevra patch find a birth control method that is right for you.

Dr Higginbotham agreed

Answered 6/30/2014

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