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Hi Can you help me out? I was due to start my new pill pack on Tuesday 15th Dec but didn't start until Fri 18th, we had sex the following Thurs 24th and I was just wondering if there would be an incresed chance of pregnancy? I have continued to take the pill as normal and am due to finish the pack on Thurs 7th Jan
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Naomi,

There should not be too great a chance of pregnancy if you had been taking months of pills before this point. But there is always a small chance of pregnancy even with any kind of birth control method. No method is 100% safe from pregnancy possibilities or STDs.

I don't recommend any kind of hormonal birth control. If you read my other replies to women, I mention some of the common side effects and risks of hormonal birth control. Also, you can email me at CHERYL51@aol.com and I can send you more information.

Hope to hear from you soon.

Sincerely,
Diane Cheryl

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I can answer questions about the various methods of birth control. I can answer questions like "What would be the best method of birth control for me?" and other problems and concerns. I have researched side effects and risks of various methods of birth control. I have almost 23 years of experience working with various pregnancy resource centers. Please contact me at CHERYL51@aol.com if you would like to know more information about your situation or if I am "Maxed OUT".

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I have almost 23 years of experience in counseling women about birth control and family planning.

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Illinois Valley Community College, Austin Community College, Travel Agent Degree and almost 23 years of counseling experience.
I have worked with Pregnancy Resource Centers for almost 23 years.

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