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What happens if i miss the pill for 3 days ? could i be pregnant if i had unprotected sex ?

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Dr. Liza Kunz answered

Yes!: If you miss 3 pills in a pack you either need to 1) use a backup method of contraception 2) use emergency contraception within 72 hours of unprotected sex or 3) be ok with a high risk of unintended pregnancy.

Answered 4/9/2013

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