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I am right now consuming a contraceptive pill levoe post pregancy. in this month happen to miss one day pill which i recollected later . help pls?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

One pill missed : Missing one pill in a month is not likely to decrease the effectiveness. If i understand correctly you took it when you remembered which is the correct thing to do. If you often miss pills you may want to consider another form of birth control like and iud.

Dr Kunz agreed

Answered 8/1/2013

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A member asked:

I am right now consuming a contraceptive pill levoe post pregancy. in this month happen to miss one day pill which i recollected later . help pls?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Dr Kunz agreed

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