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Using Birth Control Pill, Missed Pill. Do I Need To Use Another Form Of Contraception?
Hi. I am on rigevidon birthing control pill and have been on them since May, so just over 6 months. I have never missed a pill and have always had my period on time.
However this time after taking the 21 tables over the 3 weeks and then the week break, I forgot to take the first pill of the new packet. I was meant to start them again yesterday and so took one today as soon as I realised and then will take one later for today at my usual time of doing so.
My question is am I still protected or do I need to you another form of contraception?
However this time after taking the 21 tables over the 3 weeks and then the week break, I forgot to take the first pill of the new packet. I was meant to start them again yesterday and so took one today as soon as I realised and then will take one later for today at my usual time of doing so.
My question is am I still protected or do I need to you another form of contraception?
Fri, 4 Oct 2013
Hello.
Thanks for writing to us.
Missing the very first pill of the pack does not make much of a difference. Since you have taken the pill as soon as you remembered it, there is no need to worry. No additional protection is needed in this cycle. Please do not worry.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you.
Regards,
Dr. Rakhi Tayal ,
drrakhitayal@gmail.com
Thanks for writing to us.
Missing the very first pill of the pack does not make much of a difference. Since you have taken the pill as soon as you remembered it, there is no need to worry. No additional protection is needed in this cycle. Please do not worry.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you.
Regards,
Dr. Rakhi Tayal ,
drrakhitayal@gmail.com
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