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Started bc pack 1 day late on mon doubled next day missed one pill during week on wed took 2 on next day and had unprotected sex on friday protected?

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YES YOU ARE PROTECTE: Yes you are protected but you have to learn and form a habit of taking your pill daily.Best may be take at same time daily like going to bed, or with breakfast in am etc.

Answered 12/28/2013

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