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A member asked:

Can i become pregnant from having unprotected sex the day after taking the last hormone pill of my birth control pack? during the placebo days?

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Dr. Mary Vanko answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Protected sex: If you took your active pills correctly, you won't get pregnant then.

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 11/2/2015

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I take birth control at the same time everyday. me and my bf had sex on my placebo with a condom but it slipped off. the next day, i started my pack but didnt order it in time so i missed the 1st pill but took it within 12 hrs. can i be pregnant?

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I started taking birth control pills on March 13 and in my week of placebo week I only took 5 pills instead of 7 because I had horrible cramps. After the 5 pills I did start a new month pack. I had unprotected sex after and now I wonder if I am ok.

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I missed a birth control triphasic pill in the 3rd week of my pack. When will I be safe to have unprotected sex if I skip my placebo pills?

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I did the placebo week of my birth control. I was suppsed to take a new pack pill at 11a on Sunday but I took it at 10p after sex. Possibly pregnant?

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I had unprotected sex last Wednes.( while on birth control ) this week is my Placebo week. I should be starting a new pack this Sunday but I am coming off birth control for personal reasons. Will I get pregnant due to the unprotected sex on last wed?

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