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I missed three days of my birth control pills, if i start taking them again, will i have to wait a week before having unprotected sex?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Yes : Better safe than sorry. Three days is too long to simply restart and rely on the pill. If you have trouble remembering the pill consider an alternative method.

Dr Maes agreed

Answered 10/4/2016

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A member asked:

I missed three days of my birth control pills, if i start taking them again, will i have to wait a week before having unprotected sex?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Dr Maes agreed

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