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2017-03-30 11:28:49
I took my birth control pill about three hours later than I usually do and then had unprotected sex later that day. Should I take an emergency contraceptive?
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If you were regularly taking the OCP the delay of 3 hrs one day does not matter. No need to take emergency pill.

Answered2017-03-31 01:57:57

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