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A member asked:

Can you get pregnant during placebo week if you missed pills earlier in the month? i've been lightly bleeding for 2wks and sex kind of frequently.

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Yes: Skipped pills are a warning that you may not be adequately covered. You should do a pregnancy test.

Dr Samuel agreed

Answered 3/26/2013

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