Hi jricri,
Cary's right, she gave you good advice. You should be aware that the morning after pill doesn't work like that. The morning after pill is supposed to be a one-time use pill you take after you've had one unprotected sex event. The morning after pill is not intended to be normal contraception. If you have to use the morning after pill, you're not being safe.
I wrote an Advocacy Sheet about missing birth control pills. I'm not a doctor or a pharmacist, but I think you need to get back on track with your pack of pills. I would call the doctor's office who prescribed the yasmin pills to you and ask the nurse what they suggest. Generally when you miss one pill, you should take it immediately, and then take the daily pills as normal. It's OK to take 2 in one day if you missed a day, but taking Wednesday's pill on Tuesday doesn't make sense. Here's the article, hope it helps:
https://www.empowher.com/sexual-well-being/content/oops-missed-birth-control-pill-advocacy-sheet
If you don't want to become pregnant, it's always a good idea to use backup birth control to make sure you are protected. Sex shouldn't be so stressful. If you're getting stressed, something's not right. Good luck and let us know if you have further questions.
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Hi jricri,
August 3, 2010 - 9:06amCary's right, she gave you good advice. You should be aware that the morning after pill doesn't work like that. The morning after pill is supposed to be a one-time use pill you take after you've had one unprotected sex event. The morning after pill is not intended to be normal contraception. If you have to use the morning after pill, you're not being safe.
I wrote an Advocacy Sheet about missing birth control pills. I'm not a doctor or a pharmacist, but I think you need to get back on track with your pack of pills. I would call the doctor's office who prescribed the yasmin pills to you and ask the nurse what they suggest. Generally when you miss one pill, you should take it immediately, and then take the daily pills as normal. It's OK to take 2 in one day if you missed a day, but taking Wednesday's pill on Tuesday doesn't make sense. Here's the article, hope it helps:
https://www.empowher.com/sexual-well-being/content/oops-missed-birth-control-pill-advocacy-sheet
If you don't want to become pregnant, it's always a good idea to use backup birth control to make sure you are protected. Sex shouldn't be so stressful. If you're getting stressed, something's not right. Good luck and let us know if you have further questions.
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