Is it okay to have sex while forgetting to take 1 pill of the birth control pill?

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Doctor, I take birth control pills every day but I forgot one pill, the next day I just took the pill the day before I forgot but didn't take the pill of that day and kept taking it like that until the end of the pack. During this time, I have unprotected sex, what's wrong, doctor? Ask your doctor for advice.
Nguyen Thi Tham (1994)
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Hello! If you forget 1 pill of the birth control pill pack, you must take the next day's pill at the usual prescribed time, within 48 hours after that, you should avoid sex or if you have sex, use a condom. . If you do not comply with the above regulations, there is a possibility of unwanted pregnancy.
Thank you for your question to Vinmec Health System. Best regards.
Answered by Dr., Doctor Ngo Thi Uyen - Obstetrician and Gynecologist - Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology - Vinmec Nha Trang International General Hospital.