
I Missed My Brith Control 2 Days In A Row

The morning after pill offers a protection rate of 95% if taken within 24 hours, thus you have a risk of around 5% to be pregnant
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to "Ask a Doctor" service,
I carefully read your query and understand your concern with pregnancy.
As you were advised, if you miss two birth control pills in a row, the pill does not offer protection the following week and abstinence or use of condoms is recommended.
Condoms have a protection rate of 98% (if used the right way every time). The other 2% count for malfunctions as it has happened in your case.
On the other hand, the morning after pill, if taken within 72 hours of unprotected intercourse, prevents pregnancy in 89% of the cases. This number goes up to 95% if taken within 24 hours of unprotected intercourse. Thus in your case, it is a chance of around 5% to be pregnant.
If you do not get a period on the due date, this may as well be due to irregularities the morning after pill is causing, but it is best to have a pregnancy test to make sure you are not pregnant.
I hope this answers your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
I wish you good health.
Regards,
Dr. Antoneta Zotaj,
General and Family physician

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