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I took two bcp yesterday because i thought i missed one but didn't, now i don't have one for today. what should i do?

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Dr. Pamela Svendsen answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

No worries: You can skip today and take one tomorrow. Just to be on the safe side, use back up birth control until next month.

Dr Juchau agreed

Answered 4/2/2016

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A member asked:

I took two bcp yesterday because i thought i missed one but didn't, now i don't have one for today. what should i do?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Pamela Svendsen answered

Dr Juchau agreed

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