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I have missed two pills

By March 19, 2010 - 2:17am
 
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I have been on the pill for 14yrs, I do not want to do a test yet because im to scared to, I finished my period two weeks ago and i missed the first two pills at start off the packet and i had sex couple of days later its not like me to miss a pill but i do take them at differnet times, im also having like period pains, could there be a chance that im pregnant

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Hi Lucy,

The ‘rule of thumb’ for most birth control pills is: if you miss taking any pills, you should always use a back up method of birth control for at least 7 days. Did you double up for the missed pills or did you miss the two pills and just start taking one pill at a time?

I am afraid that you may have to take a pregnancy test to be sure about possible pregnancy. Every time you have sex, there is a chance of pregnancy as there is no 100% guaranteed method of birth control. For future reference, you should always use a back up method if you miss your pills (i.e. condoms). Would you kindly keep us posted on your pregnancy test results?

Good luck.

March 19, 2010 - 7:47am
(reply to Anonymous)

Hi, no i didnt double up i just took the tablet one at a time, i will take a test, thanks for your comment.

March 21, 2010 - 3:29am
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