Anytime you miss several birth control pills, it increases the risk of possible pregnancy. It is possible that the fluctuation in hormones caused by forgetting to take the pills, then taking three at a time may cause side effects like dizziness. It also could upset her stomach.
It it recommended to use a backup method (condom, spermicide, or withdrawal) the week after forgetting to take pills.
For more information, please review these articles: Missing Birth Control Pills and Concerned About Pregnancy: Q&A, and Oops! Missed Birth Control Pill Advocacy Sheet.
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Anytime you miss several birth control pills, it increases the risk of possible pregnancy. It is possible that the fluctuation in hormones caused by forgetting to take the pills, then taking three at a time may cause side effects like dizziness. It also could upset her stomach.
January 10, 2011 - 9:52amIt it recommended to use a backup method (condom, spermicide, or withdrawal) the week after forgetting to take pills.
For more information, please review these articles: Missing Birth Control Pills and Concerned About Pregnancy: Q&A, and Oops! Missed Birth Control Pill Advocacy Sheet.
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