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I am on qlaira i missed a tablet on the 19th day of the pack and my doctor told me to take 2tablets on the 20th day i always had sex am i protected?

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Dr. Philip Miller answered

YES: You should be protected and the instructions given to you are correct.

Answered 5/28/2019

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A member asked:

I am on qlaira i missed a tablet on the 19th day of the pack and my doctor told me to take 2tablets on the 20th day i always had sex am i protected?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Philip Miller answered

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