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What Happens If Birth Control Pills Are Missed For Two Days?

Hi, my girlfriend missed her first two pills for her birth control this month because she needed a new prescription but we couldn t get to the pharmacy due to bad weather. When we finally were able to get her pills on the third day, she doubled up on her pills for the next two days to be back on track with them...what are her chances of being pregant for missing the first few days? Does it matter that she was on the pill steady for about 3 months before this ordeal? Thanks
Wed, 11 Mar 2015
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Hello and welcome to HCM,
If the birth control pills are missed for two days or more, a new cycle has to be started.
The previous cycle has not to be continued since missing the cycle for two days does not have any effect and if previous cycle is continued, it can lead to conception.
Thus, begin a new cycle.

Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja Puri
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What Happens If Birth Control Pills Are Missed For Two Days?

Hello and welcome to HCM, If the birth control pills are missed for two days or more, a new cycle has to be started. The previous cycle has not to be continued since missing the cycle for two days does not have any effect and if previous cycle is continued, it can lead to conception. Thus, begin a new cycle. Thanks and take care Dr Shailja Puri