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I missed three days of my birth control pill. if i was to take a pill right now, will it be okay to have unprotected sex?

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Dr. Darrell Herrington answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

No: Should use an additional form of protection through this cycle.

Dr Petruska agreed

Answered 10/16/2017

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A member asked:

I missed three days of my birth control pill. if i was to take a pill right now, will it be okay to have unprotected sex?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Darrell Herrington answered

Dr Petruska agreed

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