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What Should Be Done After Missing A Dose Of Active Pill?
Hi I m on the pill and had unprotected sex on the last day of the active pill. I took all the active pills on time apart from once when I had it about 5hrs late because I forgot to take it with me. My placebo week has started and I normally start my period by now but I haven t started yet. Should I take a morning after pill to make sure I m not pregnant?
Mon, 19 Aug 2019
Hello,
There is no need to take an I pill because you are protected and took the contraception pills correct. A delay of 5 hours on taking a pill impairs the protection. You may be sure that you are not pregnant so can stay safe. The delay is possible a hormone imbalance.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Olgeta Xhufka, General & Family Physician
There is no need to take an I pill because you are protected and took the contraception pills correct. A delay of 5 hours on taking a pill impairs the protection. You may be sure that you are not pregnant so can stay safe. The delay is possible a hormone imbalance.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Olgeta Xhufka, General & Family Physician
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