If you miss one or more hormonal pills, you may have some spotting or breakthrough bleeding and, more importantly, you will be at a greater risk of becoming pregnant.
The greatest risk is when you miss hormonal pills at the beginning or at the end of the cycle, because that is equivalent to prolonging the interval during which you do not take hormonal pills.
i suggest you speak with your gynecologist. Your doctor can advise you on what to do next, like should you continue taking the active pills or stop, let the bleeding continue and then start a new pack.
Anonymous, please mention that you had intercourse during the period of missed pills. That is very important.
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Hello Anonymous,
If you miss one or more hormonal pills, you may have some spotting or breakthrough bleeding and, more importantly, you will be at a greater risk of becoming pregnant.
The greatest risk is when you miss hormonal pills at the beginning or at the end of the cycle, because that is equivalent to prolonging the interval during which you do not take hormonal pills.
i suggest you speak with your gynecologist. Your doctor can advise you on what to do next, like should you continue taking the active pills or stop, let the bleeding continue and then start a new pack.
Anonymous, please mention that you had intercourse during the period of missed pills. That is very important.
Regards,
February 23, 2016 - 9:32amMaryann
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