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2018-06-28 01:18:36
A while back I accidentally took my 21st birth control pill this caused me to end on my 20 day pill. Am I still protected from pregnancy on the 7 day break.
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Hi..yes it hardly matters. U r in your safe period. All pills are same.

Answered2018-06-28 12:58:08

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All pills are same.. You cn tk the day 20 pill tomorrow.. If thats what you aee worried about..and as such if you hv already crossed 20 days.. You are protected for nxt 10days..as thats actually the beginning of your safe period

Answered2018-06-28 12:54:15

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