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Would it be recommended to to start a new birth control pill after stopping one for 2 days?

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Dr. Peter Ihle answered

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Yes BUT: Bcp's r not 100%, and skipping 2 days may make it less so, i would wait to have sex until ur next period is over. Condoms and bcp r a good idea also.

Answered 9/28/2016

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A member asked:

Would it be recommended to to start a new birth control pill after stopping one for 2 days?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Peter Ihle answered

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