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birth control

By Anonymous December 28, 2010 - 1:19pm
 
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sometimes i forget to take my birth control and sometimes i take it a few mins late and then have sex can i still get pregagnat

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Pat Elliott
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Taking your pill "a few minutes" late isn't an issue, but taking it a day late is. You should also know that birth control pills are 99% effective when used correctly, so even that leaves a one percent chance of pregnancy. You can learn more here: https://www.empowher.com/pregnancy/content/missing-birth-control-pills-and-concerned-about-pregnancy-q

December 29, 2010 - 3:47pm

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