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Hi, After Having My Period, I Started A New Pack
Question: Hi,
After having my period, I started a new pack of Vienva birth control pills on 7/25. On 7/26, I had unprotected sex and then missed a pill. I normally take my pill at 8pm, I took it instead at 11am on 7/27. Do I need to take emergency contraceptive?
After having my period, I started a new pack of Vienva birth control pills on 7/25. On 7/26, I had unprotected sex and then missed a pill. I normally take my pill at 8pm, I took it instead at 11am on 7/27. Do I need to take emergency contraceptive?
Brief Answer:
It is best to take emergency contraception
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for trusting us with your health question
Since you missed a pill and had unprotected sex, it is best to take emergency contraception to avoid pregnancy.
Take Plan B emergency contraceptive within 72 hours of unprotected sex.
Continue birth control pills as per schedule.
Hope this answers your question
Please address additional questions here
Regards
Dr. Lekshmi Rita Venugopal
It is best to take emergency contraception
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for trusting us with your health question
Since you missed a pill and had unprotected sex, it is best to take emergency contraception to avoid pregnancy.
Take Plan B emergency contraceptive within 72 hours of unprotected sex.
Continue birth control pills as per schedule.
Hope this answers your question
Please address additional questions here
Regards
Dr. Lekshmi Rita Venugopal
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