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I started pill on nov 23, on 24 had sex. stop takin pills on 25 (sperm living in vagina?) ovulation calculator say i ovula on 27 will pills still work?

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Dr. Mathew Sorensen answered

Specializes in Urology

Regularly: Birth control pills are meant to be taken regularly and as prescribed. They are quite effective at preventing a pregnancy, but only if taken like they are supposed to. You are correct, sperm can survive as long as 3 days.

Answered 10/7/2013

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