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I think i took two birth control pills in one day by accident. i am a pill short in my 21 day packet. can i still proceed to my placebo pills or do i need to skip to a new packet to prevent pregnancy?

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Dr. Christine Hom answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Birth control pills: Taking two pills at once should cause no harm, proceed to the placebo pills as you would normally. The new packet would then start a day earlier than usual.

Answered 11/9/2020

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A member asked:

I think i took two birth control pills in one day by accident. i am a pill short in my 21 day packet. can i still proceed to my placebo pills or do i need to skip to a new packet to prevent pregnancy?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Christine Hom answered

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