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If you accidentally take 2 of your birth control pills in one day (long story but no pills were missed) do you need to use a backup method following?

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Dr. Zoltan Saary answered

NO!: Just finish your cycle like nothing happened and start with your new pack when you should normally do!

Answered 1/10/2016

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A member asked:

If you accidentally take 2 of your birth control pills in one day (long story but no pills were missed) do you need to use a backup method following?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Zoltan Saary answered

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