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Microgestin fe 1/20-- can you have unprotected sex on the 1st day of the 2nd pack? even if you had missed a couple pills the 1st month but made it up?

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Doubtful: however, not impossible. BC pills are most effective when used as directed.

Answered 4/29/2015

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