A member asked:

I was taking birth control for 4 days, i had a reaction to it. i did not take the pill that day and had unprotected sex, can i still get pregnant?

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Dr. Steven Hill answered

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Yes: Birth control only works when taking as directed.

Answered 3/15/2013

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Birth control : Unlikely, but still possible. You could try Plan B to prevent a pregnancy, taking 4 of most birth control pills for 2 days, then get a pregnancy test in 2 weeks. Or, go see your obgyn.

Dr Hill agreed

Answered 11/5/2014

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A member asked:

I was taking birth control for 4 days, i had a reaction to it. i did not take the pill that day and had unprotected sex, can i still get pregnant?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Steven Hill answered

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