If you miss one or more pills, you increase your chances of releasing an egg (ovulation) that could be fertilized and lead to a pregnancy.
Your chances for getting pregnant depend upon when you missed your pill during your cycle, the number of pills you missed in a row, and if you had unprotected sex around the time of missed your pill.
The highest risk of ovulation occurs when the hormone-free interval (the time when inactive pills are taken or there is a break between active pills) is prolonged for than seven days. This can occur by either delaying the start of your birth control pack or by missing active pills during the first or third weeks of birth control pill use.
The exact time that ovulation may occur is unknown. That is why it is recommended you to use a back-up method of birth control (such as a condom) or abstain from sex for seven days or longer after you miss your pill(s).
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Hi Cruising,
If you miss one or more pills, you increase your chances of releasing an egg (ovulation) that could be fertilized and lead to a pregnancy.
Your chances for getting pregnant depend upon when you missed your pill during your cycle, the number of pills you missed in a row, and if you had unprotected sex around the time of missed your pill.
The highest risk of ovulation occurs when the hormone-free interval (the time when inactive pills are taken or there is a break between active pills) is prolonged for than seven days. This can occur by either delaying the start of your birth control pack or by missing active pills during the first or third weeks of birth control pill use.
The exact time that ovulation may occur is unknown. That is why it is recommended you to use a back-up method of birth control (such as a condom) or abstain from sex for seven days or longer after you miss your pill(s).
Maryann
August 24, 2015 - 9:52amThis Comment
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