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A member asked:

I'm on birth control and i had unprotected sex when i took the inactive pills. but he pulled out. the day after i started having a brown period. lost?

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Probably ok: Having intercourse during the placebo week of the pill should not result in pregnancy, especially if you've been taking them for a while. Using a second method adds extra protection but isn't needed for prevention of pregnancy.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 10/4/2016

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