Welcome to EmpowHER and thank you for coming to us with your concern.
You did the right thing by doubling up on the dose of your birth control pills as soon as you could. It is too late now to take an emergency contraceptive. To be effective, you must take the pill within 72 hours following unprotected intercourse.
I realize that you are new at taking birth control pills. But, it is very important to take a pill at the same time each and every day.
You must pack your pills with you when you are away from home.
To put your mind at ease, I think you should be okay. The sure way to know is if you have vaginal bleeding while on the inactive pills.
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Hello Anonymous,
Welcome to EmpowHER and thank you for coming to us with your concern.
You did the right thing by doubling up on the dose of your birth control pills as soon as you could. It is too late now to take an emergency contraceptive. To be effective, you must take the pill within 72 hours following unprotected intercourse.
I realize that you are new at taking birth control pills. But, it is very important to take a pill at the same time each and every day.
You must pack your pills with you when you are away from home.
To put your mind at ease, I think you should be okay. The sure way to know is if you have vaginal bleeding while on the inactive pills.
Regards,
March 26, 2015 - 6:55amMaryann
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