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I had unprotected sex today and sometime after my doc has called and has told to stop taking my birth control immediately due to the meds ive recently been put on. i havent taken it yet i take it at night so am i protected?

Q: i had unprotected sex today and sometime after my doc has called and has told to stop taking my birth control immediately due to the meds ive recently been put on. i havent taken it yet i take it at night so am i protected?

: It's difficult to imagine what medications you might be taking that would be a problem with your birth control. Ask your doctor's office.

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

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It's difficult to imagine what medications you might be taking that would be a problem with your birth control. Ask your doctor's office.

Answered 3/31/2022

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Dr. Harold Fields answered

Your protection does not depend on your taking today’s pill. Good Luck

Answered 3/30/2022

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A member asked:

I had unprotected sex today and sometime after my doc has called and has told to stop taking my birth control immediately due to the meds ive recently been put on. i havent taken it yet i take it at night so am i protected?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Dr. Harold Fields answered

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