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A member asked:

If you're on a loestrin 24 fe how likely are you to ovulate on 1 day you miss it 16 days into the cycle? (took 2 next day and plan b day after)

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Not likely : Missing one pill usually does not affect birth control pills efficacy. Taking Plan B on top of that should have prevented ovulation as well. To be sure check a pregnancy test in 10 days but i suspect you are okay. Also when you forget to take a pill don't have sex that day.

Answered 6/30/2014

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