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A member asked:

I lost a birth control pill. took the next pill and started my inactive pills a day early. am i protected? i had unprotected sex days ago.

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Dr. Steven Hill answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Yes: In general I recommend that you stay on your pills as directed but starting in active pills a day early simply move your menses a day early.

Answered 11/25/2019

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