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So this last month i've been late on taking my birth control 3 or 4 times but always took it within 12-14 hours. I've never actually missed a pill. Then me and my boyfriend had unprotected sex, and since the night before i actually was late i had to take the pill the morning we had sex. The day after we had sex i went and got the plan B pill just incase cause, i wanted to be safe. Then a week later we had unprotected sex again (last night) i've taken my pill on time for 8 days since the day i took the plan B pill. do you think I'm pretty safe here? or do you think i have a high risk of getting pregnant?

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Hello Kelsey,

Thanks for your question. There is always a chance of pregnancy because no birth control method is 100% safe in preventing pregnancy. But I don't think you have a high risk but I can't guarantee anything. Also, I would like you to read an article about the morning after pill or PLAN B so you will be informed. http://www.optionline.org/map.html

Please email me back at CHERYL51@aol.com so we can talk more and you can update me.

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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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