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Is Doubling The Dosage Of Birth Control Medication Safe?
Question: hi! so this is sort of embarrasing but I missed an entire 6 days of my birth control. I couldn't get it filled for 4 days, and I haven't had any time to pick it up the past two days as i have been working 12 hour shifts. I will be able to pick it up tonight but what are my options? Can i double up until i catch up, or start the pack now ? My last period was about a week ago. last saturday it ended.
Brief Answer:
Yes
Detailed Answer:
Hi
I read your query and I understand your concerns.
You can start your pack now. You dont need to double it. Start the pack fresh drom today. Double not required.
For this month use condom as an additional precaution to prevent pregnancy.
Regards
Yes
Detailed Answer:
Hi
I read your query and I understand your concerns.
You can start your pack now. You dont need to double it. Start the pack fresh drom today. Double not required.
For this month use condom as an additional precaution to prevent pregnancy.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Okay thanks! also, when is a woman most fertile (ovulating)
Brief Answer:
Fertile days
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Woman is most fertile between 13 th to 18th day of cycle.
Fertile days
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Woman is most fertile between 13 th to 18th day of cycle.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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