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I missed the first six days of ortho tri cyclen (ethinyl estradiol and norgestimate) birth control pills. (first six in the pack) how long do i need to use a back up method?

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Dr. Ricardo Estape answered

Specializes in Gynecologic Oncology

This month: The safest thing is to use backup protection this whole month.

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 5/25/2015

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