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Been on sprintec for 3 months, and had unprotected sex last night, was also the first day of my fertility window. safe to continue my bc until i test?

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Dr. Douglas Lawson answered

Yes: Stopping the birth control will only increase the likelihood you will become pregnant. About 3% of women get pregnant on birth control. Even though there are risks of being pregnant on birth control, I have never seen any issues with it.

Dr Juchau agreed

Answered 7/14/2015

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A member asked:

Been on sprintec for 3 months, and had unprotected sex last night, was also the first day of my fertility window. safe to continue my bc until i test?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Douglas Lawson answered

Dr Juchau agreed

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