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I'm on the 21-days birth control. if i have sex before i get my period (4th day) in the 7 days break and don't start a new pack, can i get pregnant?

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Dr. Bryan Kurtz answered

No: No, you are still protected disputing the hormone free week. If you don't start a new pack, you will start to develop a follicle and then ovulate. The problem is, there may be a delay in that first ovulation. It is generally recommended that you have 2 normal periods after coming off the pill before you try to get pregnant.

Answered 6/23/2014

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A member asked:

I'm on the 21-days birth control. if i have sex before i get my period (4th day) in the 7 days break and don't start a new pack, can i get pregnant?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Bryan Kurtz answered

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