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What are the chances of me being pregnant if i havent been taking my birth control correctly and i possibly had intercourse when i was ovulating?

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Oral contraceptives are virtually 100% effective, BUT ONLY WHEN TAKEN PROPERLY. Unwanted pregnancy can result from stopping pills and having otherwise unprotected coitus at or near ovulation. See a trusted gynecologist for effective contraception.

Answered 7/27/2021

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Dr. Ron Eaker answered

If you’re taking your pills irregularly then you pretty much have no protection you should check a pregnancy test

Dr Kuitems and another doctor agreed

Answered 8/2/2021

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