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A 19-year-old female asked:
Had unprotected sex between december 17-19th. missed one inactive birth control pill on the day that my partner ejaculated inside of me but had not missed any other pills in my back before that. i know i don't necessarily need to take those pills but stil
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Dr. Gurmukh Singhanswered
Pathology 51 years experience
Likely safe: If you miss your period by 4-5 days, do a home pregnancy test. If the result is negative repeat the test 4-5 days later unless you get a period by then. Use first morning urine and follow the instructions for the test carefully.
If you do not wish to be pregnant, use contraception all the time, every time. You may consider implanted contraceptive, or IUD.
Practice safe sex.
Get HPV vaccine.
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Dr. James Fergusonanswered
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Dr. James Fergusonanswered
Pediatrics 48 years experience
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