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Hello. I stopped taking the pill  and got my period may 21.. I didn't restartthe pill until June 9. I had unrptected se almost everyday since then. How likely is it that I became pregnant?

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Since you were unprotected for 2-3 weeks, you probably ovulated during that time, assuming that you normally ovulate monthly when not on the pill.  When a normal couple has sex during ovulation, there is about 25% chance of pregnancy.  So I'd say you have about 25% chance that you became pregnant.

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