Missed pill and backup protection Posted: 05-21-08 20:07pm
So last night I missed my birth control
pill, and did not realize so until about
4:00 pm today. I immediatly took the one I
missed and waited till my usual time (
7:00 pm) to take the one for today.
is this considered missing a pill and if
so how long should i use backup
protection?
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worrywart01
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Posted: 05-22-08 00:09am
my pack of pills says that Im supposed to
be protected even if I miss a pill for a
day, it also instructs to do exactly as
you did..take it as soon as you remember
to and then continue taking the following
pills on your regular schedule...so i'm
sure if you just missed one you're ok but
if you're uncomfortable just use a condom
for the next few days
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Georgia59
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Posted: 05-22-08 14:33pm
You don't need backup protection- you
technically missed one, but you don't need
to worry unless you miss two within a
week.
But like worrywart said, if you're really
anxious about it, use a condom until
you've taken the pills correctly for seven
days.
