A 38-year-old member asked:
Help please! i missed the 6th pill in my birth control pack then had unprotected sex the next day! will i need plan b?
2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Bryan Treacyanswered
Gynecology 37 years experience
Maybe: When a bcp is missed, the best approach to correct this problem is to take two of the pills the next day. Pregnancy protection is reduced so a back up method may be prudent. Plan b is a reasonable approach after which resumption of the bcp pack may be considered. If concerned, as your doctor what they recommend.
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Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 27 years experience
Missing one: oral contraceptive does not increase risk significantly but it you miss two or more, the effectiveness will progressively drop.
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I am on the birth control pill but missed one in my first week. I might have had unprotected sex....Do i need to take plan b?
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Had unprotected sex last night (friday), on birth control pills, haven't missed one. He pulled out should I take plan b?
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I missed 2 birth control pills from Friday and Saturday but took them Sunday. If I had unprotected sex with my boyfriend Sunday should I take plan b?
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