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How likely am i to get pregnant if i miss 1 birth control pill?

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Dr. Lori Semel answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Not Likely: If you take all the rest in that cycle on time and take the two following the day you miss it. Better to take the pill as close to the same time of the day as possible to make it the most effective, to answer the above question. :)

Answered 8/10/2014

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