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What effects does it have if you miss three active bc pills and don't start a new pack?

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Dr. Jane Van Dis answered

Not covered : If you were to have unprotected sex, you could get pregnant. So use a back up method until you get your next period. As far as your cycle is concerned, you may start a period, or you may not, depending on where you're at in the pill pack. You haven't harmed yourself, just inconvenient if you start bleeding.

Answered 7/23/2013

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A member asked:

What effects does it have if you miss three active bc pills and don't start a new pack?

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Dr. Jane Van Dis answered

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