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I forgot to take my birth control pills at 6:30 yesterday it's been 24 hours. can i take a plan b since i had unprotected sex in between the time?.

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

2 pills : When you miss a birth-control pill you should just take two the following day. Take two today and then resume taking them as normal. Plan b can be taken but should not be necessary. It won't hurt anything to take it though.

Dr Kuitems and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 1/1/2021

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