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Is being on birth control for two days going to protect me from pregnancy? i was on it the day before sex and the day of sex but not the day after

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Dr. Craig Keathley answered

NO: In order for birth control pills to be effective they need to be taken on the appropriate schedule. Taking a pill for two days will likely provide no contraceptive benefit.

Answered 12/6/2012

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A member asked:

Is being on birth control for two days going to protect me from pregnancy? i was on it the day before sex and the day of sex but not the day after

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Craig Keathley answered

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