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Morning after pill has 2 pills. took 1st pill but had sex a few hours later before taking 2nd pill. do i need to buy a new pack?

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Dr. Liza Kunz answered

No : The emergency contraceptive should work even in you had sex in between the two pills. But the better question is why are you having multiple episodes of unprotected sex if you don't want to be pregnant. See your doctor for more reliable birth control.

Dr Achong agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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