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On a five year birth control its almost three years old will i get pregnant or the effect is still strong should i wait for expired date to change it?

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Dr. Jeffrey Juchau answered

If the medication: is not expired and has been stored in the correct conditions then it is still good and should be effective.

Dr Fowler and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 5/28/2015

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A member asked:

On a five year birth control its almost three years old will i get pregnant or the effect is still strong should i wait for expired date to change it?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jeffrey Juchau answered

Dr Fowler and 4 doctors agreed

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