You can not get pregnant if you miss 2 pills in the future, after having your period (or withdrawal bleeding).
I am so glad you are being proactive!! If you miss 2 pills in-a-row, be sure to follow the instructions provided in your pill pack. Most of them say to "double up" on pills, and use an alternative form of birth control (condoms) for 7 days after your missed pills. So, your schedule would look like this:
Monday: Take Saturday's pill and Monday's pill
Tuesday: Take Sunday's pill and Tuesday's pill
Wednesday: Take Wednesday's pill and you are back to one pill per day.
Taking two pills in one day is called "doubling up"; you do not need to take them at the same time, as it can cause some stomach irritation. You could take them an hour apart while eating.
To prevent an unwanted pregnancy, use a condom for at least the first 7 days in your new pill pack!
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You can not get pregnant if you miss 2 pills in the future, after having your period (or withdrawal bleeding).
I am so glad you are being proactive!! If you miss 2 pills in-a-row, be sure to follow the instructions provided in your pill pack. Most of them say to "double up" on pills, and use an alternative form of birth control (condoms) for 7 days after your missed pills. So, your schedule would look like this:
Monday: Take Saturday's pill and Monday's pill
Tuesday: Take Sunday's pill and Tuesday's pill
Wednesday: Take Wednesday's pill and you are back to one pill per day.
Taking two pills in one day is called "doubling up"; you do not need to take them at the same time, as it can cause some stomach irritation. You could take them an hour apart while eating.
To prevent an unwanted pregnancy, use a condom for at least the first 7 days in your new pill pack!
August 15, 2009 - 7:55pmThis Comment
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