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A member asked:

I'm on the mini pill i missed it today so took it a few hours late and had unprotected sex before i took my pill what shall i do?

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Dr. Parul Krishnamurthy answered

Specializes in Obstetrics & Gynecology

Nothing different: hopefully, you should be protected provided you were regular up until now. Clearly, for additional peace of mind, you may take Plan B but do not believe it to be necessary

Answered 6/30/2016

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