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I am on birth control and lost my pack for a week. so i have not been taking my pills for 7 days now. what should i do now to get protected again?

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Dr. Steven Weissberg answered

Use condoms: Use protection until next period-then start pills again in the usual manner

Dr Ferguson and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 9/8/2017

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A member asked:

I am on birth control and lost my pack for a week. so i have not been taking my pills for 7 days now. what should i do now to get protected again?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Steven Weissberg answered

Dr Ferguson and 2 doctors agreed

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