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I accidentally took my triphasic birth control pill backwards, which meant i had two sugar pill weeks then 1 week of week #3 (the highest amount dosing of norgestimate). i had an unprotected event 1 week after this. am i at risk of pregnancy?

Q: i accidentally took my triphasic birth control pill backwards, which meant i had two sugar pill weeks then 1 week of week #3 (the highest amount dosing of norgestimate). i had an unprotected event 1 week after this. am i at risk of pregnancy?

: If you had a withdrawal bleed and no sexual encounters at all until after 7 days of active pills, pregnancy is highly unlikely. However, it would be prudent to use a backup method for the rest of the month.

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Dr. Christine Hom answered

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If you had a withdrawal bleed and no sexual encounters at all until after 7 days of active pills, pregnancy is highly unlikely. However, it would be prudent to use a backup method for the rest of the month.

Answered 7/10/2021

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A member asked:

I accidentally took my triphasic birth control pill backwards, which meant i had two sugar pill weeks then 1 week of week #3 (the highest amount dosing of norgestimate). i had an unprotected event 1 week after this. am i at risk of pregnancy?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Christine Hom answered

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