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A member asked:
Skipped 3 pills out my new birth control pack. how risk am i? having back pains cramping and short of breath. i'd be only a week if possible.
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Missing ocp pills: Missing three pills in a row puts you at risk of pregnancy. If you are not a good pill user, Nuvaring, Implants, IUD and injections are options.
Answered 5/20/2015
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