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What Are The Repercussions Of Missing A Dose Of Birth Control Pill?

Hi so I m taking birth control (Diane 35) and I just realised today that I am one day behind, which means Ive missed a pill somewhere in this pack. Im on day 17 but should be on day 18, and I m pretty sure I took my pill yesterday, and I think maybe I missed the day before s pill. Since I just realised today, I didnt double up yesterday - is there any risk I could be pregnant? Do I need to double up today or just keep taking as normal and ignore the extra pill? Im going to skip my placebo week.
Mon, 12 Dec 2016
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Hello dear
I understand your concern
Diane 35 is highly effective in preventing the pregnancy.
You have just missed the one pill.

I would suggest to take the missed pill as early as possible.
So you required double up today. or just take it now and take the regular pill at your specific time.

Missed one pill does not affect the effectiveness in preventing the pregnancy.
Make habit to take the pill at specific time everyday by putting reminder in the mobile.

Avoid stress, take healthy diet, do regular exercise and drink plenty of water.
Hope this may help you

Best regards
Dr. Sagar
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What Are The Repercussions Of Missing A Dose Of Birth Control Pill?

Hello dear I understand your concern Diane 35 is highly effective in preventing the pregnancy. You have just missed the one pill. I would suggest to take the missed pill as early as possible. So you required double up today. or just take it now and take the regular pill at your specific time. Missed one pill does not affect the effectiveness in preventing the pregnancy. Make habit to take the pill at specific time everyday by putting reminder in the mobile. Avoid stress, take healthy diet, do regular exercise and drink plenty of water. Hope this may help you Best regards Dr. Sagar