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Missed 1 combined pill and had unprotected sex

So I didnt realize i missed a pill one night and had sex with my boyfriend, I realized I forgot my pill and took it 17 hours after I was meant to.

Am I still protected?
This is the NHS advice, so yes you are still protected.
What if I've missed one pill?
If you've missed one pill anywhere in the pack or started a new pack one day late, you're still protected against pregnancy. You should:

take the last pill you missed now, even if this means taking two pills in one day
carry on taking the rest of the pack as normal
take your seven-day pill-free break as normal or, if you're on an everyday (ED) pill, take your dummy (inactive) pills
You don't need to use extra contraception.

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