Hi,
You are right---anytime you miss pills, then there is an increased risk of pregnancy. I wish I could give you an exact percentage, but there just isn't such a number.
The pill, when taken with "perfect use", is about 99% effective at preventing a pregnancy. Anytime you miss a pill, this effectiveness goes down; the more pills missed, the more the effectiveness is decreased. I know that does not help to answer your question.
The most important things to do are:
1. Double-up on your missed pills (you did this...great!)
2. Use a back-up method of birth control, such as a condom, for the next 7 days after you have missed any pills.
You can also take emergency contraception (Plan B or Plan B One Step) up to 120 hours after unprotected intercourse (it is best to take it immediately or up to 72 hours after unprotected sex for best "results").
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Hi,
You are right---anytime you miss pills, then there is an increased risk of pregnancy. I wish I could give you an exact percentage, but there just isn't such a number.
The pill, when taken with "perfect use", is about 99% effective at preventing a pregnancy. Anytime you miss a pill, this effectiveness goes down; the more pills missed, the more the effectiveness is decreased. I know that does not help to answer your question.
The most important things to do are:
1. Double-up on your missed pills (you did this...great!)
2. Use a back-up method of birth control, such as a condom, for the next 7 days after you have missed any pills.
You can also take emergency contraception (Plan B or Plan B One Step) up to 120 hours after unprotected intercourse (it is best to take it immediately or up to 72 hours after unprotected sex for best "results").
October 13, 2009 - 2:53pmThis Comment
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