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A member asked:

I went off of my birth control pill 12 days ago, had unprotected sex a few times when coming off of cerazette, should i be concerned?

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Dr. Dale Kristle answered

Specializes in Gynecology

Yes: Pregnancy is always a possibility if you are having unprotected sex.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/24/2014

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