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Switched from high dose ocp to low. took placebo week (7 days) then started low dose. rubbed genitals 3 pills into new low dose. chance of pregnancy due to new low dose?

Q: switched from high dose ocp to low. took placebo week (7 days) then started low dose. rubbed genitals 3 pills into new low dose. chance of pregnancy due to new low dose?

: If the "switch" in oral bcps was made after only a seven day placebo interval, and not longer, the low dose bcp's will confer a 96-98% effective protection against pregnancy. Take the active pills of the new "low dose" bcps within the hour of the prior day's active pill, or breakthrough bleeding may occur.

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If the "switch" in oral bcps was made after only a seven day placebo interval, and not longer, the low dose bcp's will confer a 96-98% effective protection against pregnancy. Take the active pills of the new "low dose" bcps within the hour of the prior day's active pill, or breakthrough bleeding may occur.

Answered 1/19/2023

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A member asked:

Switched from high dose ocp to low. took placebo week (7 days) then started low dose. rubbed genitals 3 pills into new low dose. chance of pregnancy due to new low dose?

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