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A member asked:

1st month w/birth control, 4gotten 2 pills(not consecutively)took them bout 6hrs after due. had sex and wondering if i should get morning after pill?

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No: If you were only 6 hours late on each of your 2 missed pills, you are still protected. I wouldn't recommend a morning after pill in this situation. Best wishes!

Answered 3/2/2015

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