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I'm on 21 day pill forgot to take 1st pill took 2 the day after took 1 normal then the next day had sex 3rd day took morning after pill am i protected?

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Dr. Mary David answered

Probably : Taking your missed pill the next day along with that day's pill was the right thing to do and you were probably protected any way. The emergency contraception decreased the risk farther but may cause some irregular bleeding. Hope this helps.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 5/20/2015

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A member asked:

I'm on 21 day pill forgot to take 1st pill took 2 the day after took 1 normal then the next day had sex 3rd day took morning after pill am i protected?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Mary David answered

Dr Fowler agreed

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