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I missed two birth control pills in a row, can i still take them now?

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Yes: If a woman misses 2 bcp in a row i recommend taking a pill twice a day for 2 days to make them up. Don't take 2 together because that can cause nausea. Do use back up birth control such as condoms for the rest of the pack. Missing 2 days can cause break through bleeding.

Dr Newman agreed

Answered 8/24/2013

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