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What should i do if i miss 2 birth control pills in a row?

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Start a new pack: Some others recommend to take two additional pills and contraception for the next 10-14 days. Best practice is to start a new pack, especially if it is not a monophasic pill and use barrier contraception for 2 weeks.

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Answered 10/4/2016

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