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I started taking birth control pills on march 13 and in my week of placebo week i only took 5 pills instead of 7 because i had horrible cramps. after the 5 pills i did start a new month pack. i had unprotected sex after and now i wonder if i am ok.

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Dr. Ralph Boling answered

Yes, ok: Ok to restart active pills sooner to minimize menstrual flow and pain

Answered 6/15/2019

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A member asked:

I started taking birth control pills on march 13 and in my week of placebo week i only took 5 pills instead of 7 because i had horrible cramps. after the 5 pills i did start a new month pack. i had unprotected sex after and now i wonder if i am ok.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ralph Boling answered

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