We all get busy and sometimes remembering to take the pill is at the back of our minds – until it’s 4am and that light goes off! “What do I do now?”
Panicking about missing a pill all depends on which one you forget to take. The “active” pills may not be as effective in preventing pregnancy if you miss the first few or last few pills in a pack. If you miss the “reminder” pills there’s no need to worry because this is when you get your period – although, for peace of mind, don’t be afraid to use a back-up method like a condom.
What to do if you miss your “active” birth control pills
- Take the pill as soon as you remember then take the next pill at your usual time. Unfortunately this means you may have to take 2 pills in 1 day and you may experience nausea.
- If you miss 2 active pills in a row in Week 1 or Week 2 take 2 pills on the day you remember and 2 pills the next day. Then follow through with 1 pill a day until the pack is finished. Pregnancy may not be prevented if you have sex during the 7 days after you restart your birth control pills. Use a condom or another method of non-hormonal birth control as a back-up for those 7 days.
- If you miss 2 active pills (in a row) in Week 3 there’s two things you can do and those depend on when you started your pack. If you started on Day 1 of your period throw out the rest of the pack and start a fresh one that same day. If you started your pill pack on a Sunday keep taking 1 pill every day until Sunday. On Sunday, throw out the rest of the pack and start a new pack of pills that same day. You may not get your period this month. Here again the risk of pregnancy is high so use a condom or spermicide for the first 7 days after you start taking the new pill pack.
- If you miss 3 or more active pills in a row (during the first 3 weeks) and you started taking the pill on Day 1 of your period throw out the rest of your pack and start with a fresh one that same day. If you started your pill pack on a Sunday keep taking 1 pill every day until Sunday. On Sunday, throw out the rest of the pack and start a new pack of pills that same day. You may not get your period this month. Here again the risk of pregnancy is high so use a condom or spermicide for the first 7 days after you start taking the new pill pack.
- If you forget to take any of the reminder pills in Week 4 just throw out the pills you missed. Keep taking 1 pill each day until the pack is finished.
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Ok I have a question if anyone has an answer:I am relatively new to the birth control thing. I have been taking Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo for a month now. Well my period came 2 days before I was supposed to start the placebo pills, therefore it will end only a day into the placebo pills (my period is usually short)So should I continue with the rest of the 6 placebo pills or start a new pack instead of even starting the placebo pills?The reason for this is my boyfriend is coming in a few days and I want to make sure we are as protected as possible. So if I am done with my period but still on the placebo pills won’t it be similar to skipping a pill therefore making me more susceptible to pregnancy??Thanks!!
Comment by tayz — August 25, 2007 @ 1:27 pm
“So if I am done with my period but still on the placebo pills won’t it be similar to skipping a pill therefore making me more susceptible to pregnancy??”It’s not similar to skipping a pill. If you are taking the Pill correctly and consistently everyday you are 99% protected. I think it would be best for you to keep taking your reminder (placebo) pills then start your new pack as usual. If you don’t feel confident about being protected use a secondary birth control method like a condom or spermicide.Hopefully that helps!
Comment by Ashlynn — August 28, 2007 @ 8:19 am
i have a couple of questions. first, does cipro react with BCPs at all? also, i skipped 2 pills in my pack around the 14th day of the pack. i’ve read that that is around the time a woman ovulates. when i’m off the pill, i have the most irregular period. so when i’m on the pill do i ovulate regularly? i’m wondering if my odds are high of getting pregnant. i’ve had sex twice with no backup method during this week of the 14th day. thanks!
Comment by Anonymous — September 6, 2007 @ 2:17 pm
That did help thank you ! I just kept taking my placebo pills and voila.. I’m safe and baby free. hehehe. Thank you for your advice !
Comment by tayz — September 10, 2007 @ 11:23 pm
Anonymous from Sept.06/07 – First off sorry it took so long to reply. There are certain antibiotics which doctors say can cause decreased effectiveness. Antibiotics that are listed as interfering include:Rifampin Penicillin Amoxicillin Sulfonamide Ampicillin Cotrimoxazole Tetracycline Griseofulvin Minocycline Phenobarbitol Metronidazole NitrofurantoinCipro doesn’t appear to be on the list but that doesn’t mean it couldn’t still affect your birth control. It’s always better to be safe than sorry. Use a condom or spermicide during the run of your antibiotic and make sure to continue for one week afterwards.
Comment by Ashlynn — September 11, 2007 @ 8:16 am
I took the first grey “active pill” a few hours late, because i forgot to pick up a new pack. Later that week, after taking the pills at the correct time each day, i had sex. We were using a condom, but it broke ad we never finished. Later on, we went at it again, this time without a condom, but he pulled out before he came. The next morning, i woke up late and took the pill a few hours late. I was just wondering if this could cause me to get pregnant?
Comment by Anonymous — April 5, 2008 @ 7:34 am
Ok so I’m on the pill. In Nov of 08 I forgot to take it for 3 days in the 2nd week and got my period. On the first day I got my period I had unprotected sex. I have gotten my period every month since, and have take 1-2 HPT’s every week (I know obessive) and they are all negative. I have also been to the doctor in Feb. Would I be in the cleaR?
Comment by Anonymous — May 12, 2008 @ 8:23 am
If you’ve had your period every month since last November, and all the home pregnancy tests have come back negative (plus the test administered by your doctor), then it’s probably safe to assume you’re not pregnant. Of course, if you still feel uncertain, make an appointment with your doctor for another test.
Comment by Ashlynn — May 13, 2008 @ 8:59 am
I take my pills in the morning when I wake up and I start each pack on Sunday. I forgot to take it Sunday, Monday, and then didn’t remember Tuesday’s until later in the day. So I took all 3 at once. This was the week right before I was supposed to start my sugar pills (week before my regular period). On Wednesday I got my period (a week early). I kept taking my pills for the rest of the week, and then on the following Sunday instead of taking the sugar pills I started a new pack. Today when I got home from work I bled and still am a bit now. Am I getting my period twice and is there anyway to stop it? What should I have done different? (not including missing the 2.5 pills)
Comment by Anonymous — July 23, 2008 @ 4:14 pm
It sounds like you did the right thing by continuing on with a new pack. If you are getting your period twice (although this “second” period may just be light spotting), I don’t think there’s a way to stop it. You’ll have to let your body get back on course – which it will – by taking your pills everyday as usual. If they don’t resume, please don’t hesitate to contact your doctor or a healthcare professional at your local walk-in clinic.:-)
Comment by Ashlynn — July 24, 2008 @ 8:36 am
what happens if i dont have the pill with me and i have had sex and got cummed in. am i goin to get pregnant
Comment by Anonymous — September 26, 2008 @ 6:07 am
There is a chance you could get pregnant. You may want to look into getting the morning after pill for your local Planned Parenthood clinic or pharmacy. Performing a pregnancy test will also give you an answer.
Comment by Ashlynn — September 26, 2008 @ 8:08 am
I’ve been taking Ortho-cyclone for about 2 months now. And all month I haven’t missed a day. At the beginning of the month is was a little rocky, but other than that I’ve done fine, taking them every night at 11 to 11:30. Then the other day, I missed my very last pill, right before I’m supposed to start my sugar pills. I ended up taking my last pill on Sunday instead of Saturday. I was supposed to start Sunday, but I haven’t started yet (the same thing happened to me last month, but I did terrible on taking them last month). Can missing one pill, even my last day, throw off my period a little? Or is there a high chance I’m pregnant?
Comment by Anonymous — October 8, 2008 @ 5:45 am
That’s a good question. If you’ve only been taking it for two months your body is probably still adjusting to the new hormones, so your period being a couple of days late may just be an outcome of this. However (and this is not meant to scare you, just inform you), the pill is 99% effective only when taken correctly and consistently. If you had sex the same day you forgot to take your last active pill I would take a home pregnancy test just to be sure.:)
Comment by Ashlynn — October 8, 2008 @ 8:17 am
Thank you. I have a friend who has been taking birth control for over a year and she said that she always starts her period three days after she ends her actual pills. So that made me feel a little better.
Comment by Anonymous — October 8, 2008 @ 3:45 pm
Ok, I have been on the pill for a few years now and very good about taking them. I am on my fifth day of my period, basically done with it, and I had sex with my bf today. Tonight was my night to start a new pack of pills. My mom was going to pick up the prescription with hers, but forgot to because she was babysitting for my niece. She is going to pick them up tomorrow. Will I be fine?? Should I take both pills tomorrow – the one I missed today as well?? Thanks!
Comment by Anonymous — October 13, 2008 @ 10:22 pm
Take the “forgotten” pill as soon as you can, then take the next pill at your usual time. You’ll probably feel pretty ill seeing that you’re having to double up, but by taking them on the same day you’re getting your routine back on track.
Comment by Ashlynn — October 14, 2008 @ 8:20 am
hello i have a questioni have never missed taking my pill in the last 2 years. and then today i took it (and i rememeber taking it yesetrdau for sure) but i realised i must have forgotten to take it one day this week because the days are differnt. i should be at my monday pill but i’m at the sunday one. i can’t remember which day i missed. should i just keep taking them regularly or take an extra one today???
Comment by Anonymous — October 20, 2008 @ 10:40 am
I have been on birth control for about a year and a half now and I forgot to take the first pill in my new pack on Friday night. I realized it on Saturday night when it was time to take that one. I didn’t make up that pill on Saturday because I didn’t even think about having to do that. I have never missed a pill by a full 24hrs. It is now Monday and I didn’t make up that pill because I am not sure about it now. What should I do? Take it now or just forget about that pill and go on with the pills as usual?
Comment by Anonymous — October 20, 2008 @ 6:10 pm
Hi, i missed two pills and then came on my period… is this normal?? as i only had my period last week!!
Comment by Anonymous — October 21, 2008 @ 11:36 am
My pill question…I was on the pill less than a month. Stopped taking the pack when I got to the placebo pills and never started a new pack. Expected my period a week ago, and pregnancy tests are negative. Could skipping the placebos actually delay my period?
Comment by Anonymous — October 22, 2008 @ 10:02 pm
i took my pill on the satuday night.. had sex the sunday night then took another pill sunday night.. will i be protected.. please help..
Comment by Anonymous — November 10, 2008 @ 7:00 am
From the sounds of things there were no pills missed – you should be ok.
Comment by Anonymous — November 12, 2008 @ 8:35 am
I have been on the pill for about 2 years now. I decided to skip my period by not taking the placebo pills and starting my new pack. Well i still got my period when i started the new pack. I still continued to take the active pills even though i was having my period. After my period ended i had sex with my boyfriend and didn’t use a condom. He didn’t cum in me but i am sure there was pre-cum. When it came time for the placebo pills i took them but didn’t get my period like i was supposed to. I took a test and it was negative. I had to stop taking birth control for insurance pourposes. i don’t know what is wrong? I still haven’t gotten my period. am i pregnant or beings i am not taking my pills anymore making me not have it. I have heard it takes a while sometimes to get your period after being on the pill. SOMEONE HELP PLEASE!
Comment by Anonymous — December 27, 2008 @ 2:28 pm
Okay a few questions,I’m leaving to visit my boyfriend in a week and I am scheduled to have my period the first few days of my visit. What would happen if I didnt take my sugar inactive pills (I’m on YAZ) and just started a new pack? OR if I skipped taking, say, two sugar pills and began a new pack? Would any of this make my period come sooner? or skip? If not is there any way I can make it so that my period will come sooner? Please reply, i appreciate it!
Comment by Anonymous — January 1, 2009 @ 9:35 am
I have just changed fors of birth control. From the nuva ring to the pill (microgestin). Usually with the nuva ring the off week your protected… and I guess I wasn’t paying attention when the doctor was explaining it… but I took my last pill this past friday… and started placebo pills on saturday. i had unprotected sex on saturday and sunday. i took plan b yesterday night… Is it a high risk i could get pregnant???
Comment by Anonymous — January 13, 2009 @ 1:12 pm
Please help!Ok i start my new pack of pills each month on a sunday. My period ended on friday so was waiting till sunday to start my new pack. i had sex with my boyfriend on saturday night which was fine as it was the last day of my 7 pill free day (and i no u cant get pregnant on those days if pill taken correctly which i have been).However i had sex with my boyfriend on the sunday morning, the morning i was meant to start my new pack. I started the next pack as soon as i got home and will obviously carry on taking it everyday. But i am woried that i got pregnant in the morning just before i started my new pack of pills in the afternoon.So my question is can i be pregannt if i had sex on the morning i was meant to start my new pack of pills, even if i started the pack later that day. is this possible pleease help
Comment by Anonymous — January 18, 2009 @ 9:05 am
I start my new pack of pills on Sunday each month. I had sex with my boyfriend on the Sunday mornin before I started my next pack later that day. Could I have got pregnant ? My period ended on the friday so i was waiting till my seven pill free days were over , i no you cant get pregnant on these free days if he pill had been taken correctly which i had because i got my period, but sunday was like the 8 th day when i was meany to start the new pack but i started them after i had had sex that morning. Obviously I will carry on taking the pills every day just worried I got pregnant that morning so taking the pill later that day was pointless because I was already pregnant. Please help.
Comment by Steph — January 18, 2009 @ 1:03 pm
ok, so i have been on birth control for about 5 months now but i forgot to take my pills for like a week, or longer, and i had sex lasst night, it was for like 4 minutes, and he didnt cum.. but. im scared i could be pregnant!! help me!
Comment by Anonymous — February 4, 2009 @ 11:09 pm
Okay so I forgot to take an active pill last night and had sex the next day and took 2 tonight. I’ve been on birth control about a year. What are the chances of getting pregnant?
Comment by Anonymous — February 17, 2009 @ 3:52 am
Ok so I start my birth control on Sunday’s therefore when I couldn’t get my birth control until Wednesday I waited until the next Sunday. Will a week without any birth control mess up my period. I don’t take it for protection but acning so I am not concerned about that. Will I miss my period? I am almost half way through the placebo and it hasn’t started.
Comment by Anonymous — February 17, 2009 @ 4:24 pm
i have a questioni have never missed taking my pill in the last 2 years. and then today i took it (and i rememeber taking it yesetrdau for sure) but i realized i must have forgotten to take it one day this week because the days are different. I should be at my Tuesday pill but I’m at the Monday one. i can’t remember which day i missed.I started my period a week early also. I also had unprotected sex on Saturday, what are my chances of being pregnant? should i just keep taking them regularly or take an extra one today??
Comment by Anonymous — February 17, 2009 @ 7:32 pm
Anonymous said… i have a questioni have never missed taking my pill in the last 2 years. and then today i took it (and i rememeber taking it yesetrdau for sure) but i realized i must have forgotten to take it one day this week because the days are different. I should be at my Tuesday pill but I’m at the Monday one. i can’t remember which day i missed.I started my period a week early also. I also had unprotected sex on Saturday, what are my chances of being pregnant? should i just keep taking them regularly or take an extra one today??Hey Annonymous,You should be fine because you have been diligently taking the pill for two years. Just to be safe, you should take a pregnancy test.
Comment by Janine — February 18, 2009 @ 9:14 am
Hi I have been on the pills for the last 3 years and rarely missed pills. I usually start my packs on a saturday and the last month has been more stressful that I forgot 2 pills in a row in the second week of active pills and only realized it on the day after. I didn’t take 3 pills but I just continued with the rest of the pack. Me and my partner did have unprotected sex once in the following week. My period was suppose to start every monday on the 7 day pill free week but it didn’t. I tried a HPT on the 2nd day of missed period and both the tests are negative. Could I still be pregnant? what should I do now? I haven’t got my periods yet!
Comment by Anonymous — February 23, 2009 @ 8:28 pm
hey everyone!i had unprotected sex friday night and he came inside me. i missed my pill the next day, saturday, at 5pm. i can’t take my missed pill until around 2pm on sunday, and then take my regular pill at 5pm. so im taking two pills in one day.should i be worried about pregnancy??? should i take an emergency contraception??
Comment by Anna — February 28, 2009 @ 5:06 pm
I HAVE A QUESTION!!!CAN SOMEONE PLEASE ANSWER AS SOON AS POSSIBLE???so i just started taking birth control so i wouldnt have my period on my vacation to miami 2 months later. so i am finishing up my 1st month of taking them but on one of the days i dropped 1 of my pills so i skiped that day with no pill and continued taking them the next day. a week before my placebo pills i got my period and it has continued for 7 days straight (which is abnormal cuz its usually 4-5 days max) should i take the placebo pills or start another pack???THANK YOUU
Comment by imfromelsayz — March 1, 2009 @ 10:08 pm
I take Ortho tricyclin Lo and have been taking it for about a year now. I went on spring break saturday back to my parents house and realized that I left my birth control at my house at school! my boyfriend was going to bring it up for me tonight and i just got my period again. I was just about to finish up my first week of pills. my starting days are sunday which is the end of my period. I had taken the first 6 pills and now have missed 2 in a row. Now it is monday and i am waiting for the pack. Should i just take the 2 pills right away when i get it or do i have to start a new pack since i got my period? i am soo confused please let me know! thanks!
Comment by Anonymous — March 9, 2009 @ 2:41 pm
i lost my birth control pills and my other pack is at school. I had been having sex with my boyfriend while i was taking the birth control then i lost it and we havent had unprotected sex since… am i protected from the times we did have sex because i was taking the pill then or because i stopped is there a chance i could get pregnant from having sex the day before i lost my pills?
Comment by wallace33 — March 11, 2009 @ 11:28 am
i am taking the pill yasmin and i had run out of packets but wanted to skip my period, so i continued on with the pills left over in the ‘green row’ (the ones at the very beginning) then when i ran out it took me 2 days to get another packet,i got my new packet and took one as soon as i got it (because i’d missed 2 days..i wasnt sure if i should take 2 at once cos i wasnt sure of the effects.. that would of meant 3 in one day) and another at my usual time that night, its been about 3 days now of taking them usually and for the first time im getting ’spotting’ like what u get at the begging or very end of ur period. what does this mean? should i continue taking the pill and how long will this light period last:(
Comment by Anonymous — March 12, 2009 @ 5:22 am
So I’ve been taking YAZ for a long time now and quite regularly. I forgot to take my pill on Monday and took two on Tuesday but my boyfriend and I had sex without a condom so we decided to take the morning after pill just in case which I took on Wednesday morning. But then we had sex without a condom again on Thursday night (early Friday AM) and I was wondering if I could get pregnant from that night? I finished my pack for the month and I’m just wondering because Friday starts my placebo week and I didn’t know if that does anything to me. Thank you!
Comment by Anonymous — March 21, 2009 @ 9:07 am
Dear Annonymous,If your period does come on the Friday or Saturday, then you should be safe. Just to be sure you can take a pregnancy test three to four weeks later. Remember, if you do forget to take a pill, take it as soon as you remember that day. If you don’t remember until the next day, skip that pill and continue taking the pill as per your daily dosing schedule.
Comment by Janine — March 23, 2009 @ 7:20 am
I just started taking Aleese. I am finishing my first week and I accidently took one of my placebo pills instead of a regular one. I took a regular birth control pill right after to stay on track. Was this the right thing to do? Please help!!
Comment by Anonymous — April 10, 2009 @ 9:25 pm
i have a question..i have been taking birth control for about three months now and i have been taking them everyday but i was supposed to start my active pill today (sunday april 12) but i didn’t because i forgot to get it refilled… i ended up having unprotected sex and wonder if there is a chance i could get pregnant?
Comment by Anonymous — April 13, 2009 @ 1:19 am
Dear Anonymous,There is a chance that you could get pregnant. Make sure you fill your prescription before the last week of your current set of pills to make sure you won’t miss a pill. At the moment, you can wait and see if your period comes next month, and if it doesn’t, take a pregnancy test. Or to be safe, you can take a morning after pill today.
Comment by Janine — April 13, 2009 @ 9:23 am
Dear Anonymous,As long as you have taken the regular birth control pill you are fine. Just make sure you skip a day when you are on your placebo pills so you are back on track when you start your new pack.
Comment by Janine — April 16, 2009 @ 12:32 pm
I missed the first 4 pills in my pack. on the 5th day I took all the missed pills. Then I missed a pill in week 3. I have had unprotected sex. are my risks high for pregnancy?
Comment by Anonymous — April 29, 2009 @ 2:32 pm
Dear Anonymous,It is best to speak to your doctor about this situation and get a pregnancy test to make sure.
Comment by Janine — April 29, 2009 @ 4:27 pm
I’ve been out of the country for the past month, and forget tofill my perscription. i am supposed to sart a new pack today(sunday)I will be able to fill it tomorrow. if i double up my pills tomorrow, will i be safe for this month?
Comment by Anonymous — May 3, 2009 @ 10:18 am
Dear Anonymous,Taking two pills and then continuing with the pack should be ok. Just to make sure, consult with your doctor about it and take a pregnancy test.
Comment by Janine — May 4, 2009 @ 10:43 am
I have been on yasmine like 7 years ok I didn’t take it tues and had sex Mon and tues and didn’t pull out so I took two pills on wed for ties and wed suppsed to start period Sunday? My stomach hurts am I pregnant ?
Comment by Anonymous — May 6, 2009 @ 5:27 am
I have a question. Ive been on birth control for just over a week. 8 days to be exact but I missed one two days ago and started my period today but its not due for another two-three weeks. Is that normal?
Comment by Amanda — May 19, 2009 @ 5:18 pm
Hey, I have been taking the pill for 4 months now and when I went back to my GP I had to wait another 5 days on top of the 7 day break off the pills I’m suppose to have.. I then had sex the day after I started again, but now I stopped my packet 4 pills early and still havnt ‘come on’ after 4 days from the last pill I took, Could I be pregnant or is it just because I stopped takin them early so my body is ‘confused’?!?Any answers would be a great help, thanks x
Comment by Anonymous — May 21, 2009 @ 3:23 pm
Dear Amanda,Because you just started to take birth control pills, you need to diligently take the pills more or less the same time every day. When you stop taking the pills your body thinks that it is time to menstruate. Just try to remember to take your birth control pills everyday so you won’t get your period. Every time you miss your pill you increase the risk of pregnancy so it is very important to take your pills everyday.
Comment by Janine — May 21, 2009 @ 5:45 pm
Dear Annonymous,It sounds like your body is confused. When one or more pills are missed, the risk of pregnancy is high. Every time you stop using the pill, make sure you use back up contraception (ie.condom). Also, whenever you have sex and then miss several pills afterwards, it is usually recommended by your doctor to use emergency contraception. Speak to your GP and let him/her know your situation and he/she would be able to tell you what to do.
Comment by Janine — May 22, 2009 @ 7:27 am
i just started the ortho tri-cyclen pill to regulate my periods so i can get pregnant. so is it true that if im taking the pill and miss one day i will get pregnant? and how long do i have to take it before that happens?
Comment by Anonymous — May 26, 2009 @ 7:03 pm
Dear Anonymous,Majority of the girls taking birth control is to prevent themselves from getting pregnant, so if she does miss a pill there is a chance that she will get pregnant. She might be lucky and not get pregnant. If you are trying to get pregnant, being on the birth control might not be a good method. Please speak to your doctor for alternative methods to help you get pregnant. If you are on birth control to regulate your periods so that in the future you can become pregnant, being on birth control is the right method. For more information, please speak to your doctor so you can be informed of the methods to regulate periods, to become pregnant and to prevent pregnancy.
Comment by Janine — May 27, 2009 @ 11:03 am
I have a question i started taking this pill last month so after i finished my first pack i changed time because iwas taking them at 11 and i usually forget so npw i moved to eight is that going to affect me in anyway.
Comment by Anonymous — May 29, 2009 @ 4:55 am
I have another question after changing time i slept with my husbenb 3 days after is it safe or is it possible that i can be pregnent
Comment by Anonymous — May 29, 2009 @ 5:03 am
Dear Anonymous,Moving the time is fine. As long as you are still taking it everyday around the same time.
Comment by Janine — May 29, 2009 @ 7:10 am
My 16 year old daughter is on the pill because of heavy bleeding and irregularity. She started a new pack last Sunday (10 days ago), she took 1 pill and “forgot” to take the last 9. What should we do???
Comment by Anonymous — June 2, 2009 @ 12:15 pm
so during the school year, i had been taking my pills at around 7:30am everyday, but once summer came around i began taking my pills at around 10:30 each day, now my bf is pannicing because he read that if i switch times, then the pill will not work becasue it lowered my hormone level, even tho i am now taking it at the same time everyday. Am i highly likely to become prego?
Comment by Anonymous — June 15, 2009 @ 12:06 pm
Anonymous said… My 16 year old daughter is on the pill because of heavy bleeding and irregularity. She started a new pack last Sunday (10 days ago), she took 1 pill and "forgot" to take the last 9. What should we do???02 June, 2009 12:15Dear Anonymous,Throw away the pack and start all over again.
Comment by Ashlynn — June 17, 2009 @ 1:19 pm
Anonymous said… so during the school year, i had been taking my pills at around 7:30am everyday, but once summer came around i began taking my pills at around 10:30 each day, now my bf is pannicing because he read that if i switch times, then the pill will not work becasue it lowered my hormone level, even tho i am now taking it at the same time everyday. Am i highly likely to become prego?Dear Anonymous,You are very diligent with taking the pill everyday and at the same time everyday, you will not get pregnant. Changing from 0730 to 1030 will not make a difference at all.
Comment by Janine — June 17, 2009 @ 1:21 pm
I have a question as well. I'm on Jolessa and it's the kind that makes you not have your period for 3 months. I've been taking it for about 2 years. I started spotting in the second week of the second month so I stopped taking the pills for a week to get the spotting to stop and have my period early. (MISTAKE!) I started the pills again for two days then had sex. I read online that I was supposed to wait 2 weeks instead. Should I be worried?
Comment by Jean — July 12, 2009 @ 9:19 am
Dear Jean,When you stop taking the pill, that is when the risk of pregnancy is the highest. You should discuss your situation with your doctor and also do a pregnancy test in a couple weeks (or whenever your doctor advises is the best time to do a pregnancy test).
Comment by Janine — July 16, 2009 @ 3:03 pm
ok so i have been taking birth control for about a month now and the most i have missed a pill is by 3 hours…it wa about two weeks before i had unprotected sex…will i still be ok? is it a big deal to miss your pills by a couple minutes? and should i keep taking the active pills until i have my period and then the placebo?
Comment by Ashley — August 3, 2009 @ 9:45 pm
I should be on week 3 of my pills, but forgot to take my pill this past Saturday (last day of week 2). I forgot to double up on Sunday (beginning of week 3). I then forgot my pill yesterday (Monday) and today (Tuesday) I started my period. Should I just ride it out and start my next pack on Sunday or should I continue taking the pills as if nothing happened?
Comment by AmyLyn Vause — August 4, 2009 @ 9:52 am
Dear Ashley,Missing the pill for 3 hours is okay. As long as you have taken the pill on the day you are fine.
Comment by Janine — August 4, 2009 @ 1:30 pm
Dear Amy,If you forgot your pill since Saturday and today is Tuesday, that's a lot of missed pills. Wait until the end of your period and start a new pack.
Comment by Janine — August 4, 2009 @ 1:32 pm
ok i have a question. i got off of my period on August 8th. then i forgot to start a new pack so i did not take sundays pill OR mondays. so on tuesday, i took sunday,monday, AND tuesdays pill. Today is wednesday, August 12th and me and my boyfriend had unprotected sex but he did not "go" in me at all! what should i do?????
Comment by MARANDA KAYE — August 12, 2009 @ 3:13 pm
Dear Maranda,Well since you took Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday pills on Tuesday, you should take the Wednesday pill and make sure you don't forget anymore pills! Forgetting pills will increase your chance of pregnancy especially when you did not use back up contraception such as a condom. Always use back up contraception if you don't remember taking the pill.
Comment by Janine — August 12, 2009 @ 3:22 pm
ok thanks! I won't forget anymore. but do you think i'm okay or should i be worried??
Comment by MARANDA KAYE — August 13, 2009 @ 2:11 pm
Dear Maranda,You shouldn't be worried if you took todays pill. Just to be sure you can also ask your doctor. Let him/her know your exact situation and he/she can tell you whether or not you need to use the Plan B pill.
Comment by Janine — August 13, 2009 @ 2:16 pm
One question here..I'm taking the Microgestin FE 1.5/30 combination pill every day at 7:00 PM, and I skipped my period last month by going straight onto the next pack. I'm on the first week of the next pack, and it's Saturday. Thursday and Friday I spaced out with taking my pill, and Friday I had unprotected sex (he ejaculated inside me). This morning I had a nightmare and woke up at 5 AM, and I remembered about missing the pills because of the dream. So, I took both Thursday's and Friday's pill at that very second. Now it's 9:30 AM. My friends say I'm still protected because I had over 21 days of active pills in my system. Is this true? Or should I go straight to plan B method?
Comment by Anonymous — August 22, 2009 @ 9:24 am
I forgot to take the pill for two days on the first week of the pack (that was yesterday and the day before yesterday which is Thursday and Friday), I skipped my placebos by going on to the next pack right after I finished my 21 active pills before this week.. I woke up in the morning and remembered, so I took both Thursday's and Friday's pill right away. I had unprotected sex on Friday, and today is Saturday.. Do you think I'm safe?My friends tell me that because I missed the two pills on a week that I'd normally be taking placebo pills on, but instead I skipped it for active pills, I'm fine. Is this true?
Comment by Anonymous — August 22, 2009 @ 10:07 am
Anonymous said… One question here.. I'm taking the Microgestin FE 1.5/30 combination pill every day at 7:00 PM, and I skipped my period last month by going straight onto the next pack. I'm on the first week of the next pack, and it's Saturday. Thursday and Friday I spaced out with taking my pill, and Friday I had unprotected sex (he ejaculated inside me). This morning I had a nightmare and woke up at 5 AM, and I remembered about missing the pills because of the dream. So, I took both Thursday's and Friday's pill at that very second. Now it's 9:30 AM. My friends say I'm still protected because I had over 21 days of active pills in my system. Is this true? Or should I go straight to plan B method?Dear Anonymous,You did the right thing by taking the two pills right away. Continue taking your pills as usual but if you feel uncertain, make an appointment with your doctor who prescribed you the pills, and let him/her know about your situation. Your doctor should explain to you what you should do if you miss a pill.
Comment by Janine — August 26, 2009 @ 11:49 am
Hello. I am taking Orth Tri-Cyclen , i have been taking it for about 2 1/2 months. I am on the week that I am suppose to be getting my period , and I am just scared because last week I was 3 hours late for my pill then the next day, i was in school and did not have water on me so i chewed it. That night I had unprotected sex, but the next day I took it at regular time. Is there a higher risk of me not getting my period this week, and becoming pregnant?
Comment by Anonymous — September 7, 2009 @ 6:04 pm
Dear Anonymous,As long as you took your pill that day you most likely will not be pregnant. You should be getting your period this week. If you don't get your period at the regular time you are supposed to, get a pregnancy test just to be sure.Goodluck
Comment by Janine — September 14, 2009 @ 9:25 am
I missed a couple pills on my pack for this month, but took them as soon as I remembered. When I got to the 3rd week I started spotting for about a week and then got my period. It seems to have stopped, but I'm not quite finished my pack ( I have one more pill) I'm wondering if I should finish this one, wait for my period and start the next or should I just go onto the next one. What if that was my period? I would feel safer going on the next pack, but I'm not sure if I should :S
Comment by Anonymous — September 19, 2009 @ 12:13 pm
Dear Anonymous,Just continue taking the pack. The reason why you had some breakthrough bleeding was because you missed so many pills. Just continue to take your pills as normal and make sure you don't forget anymore.Goodluck
Comment by Janine — September 21, 2009 @ 10:32 am
i took my pill, but an hour later threw up and so i took the next nights pill because i didnt think it had time to take effect. that was my last nights pill before my period so i dont have one to take tonight, should i be concerned?
Comment by Anonymous — October 12, 2009 @ 1:48 pm
Dear Anonymous,You should be fine. Just start your next pack and carry on with your pill. If you are worried, check with your doctor and get a pregnancy test.
Comment by Janine — October 14, 2009 @ 11:03 am
I have a question i been only takin my birth control for only 3 days and I had unprotected sex could what are the chances i can get pregnant and also i had a baby just two weeks ago and my birth control isn't as strong as the regular birth control because i am preast feeding.
Comment by Anonymous — October 21, 2009 @ 10:50 am
I have a question, I have been on the pill(COC-Ovysmen) for a month now and this is my second strip of pills. In my second week, i missed a pill on thursday and started light bleeding on friday. I did not take the missed pill but continued the pack until now(sun) but am still bleeding lightly. Should I stop taking the pills or continue taking them till the end of the pack and then give it a 7 day break as well??
Comment by Anonymous — October 25, 2009 @ 11:05 am
Anonymous said… I have a question i been only takin my birth control for only 3 days and I had unprotected sex could what are the chances i can get pregnant and also i had a baby just two weeks ago and my birth control isn't as strong as the regular birth control because i am preast feeding.Dear Anonymous,You should get a pregnancy test because girls on a low dose birth control should use back up contraceptives such as spermicide or condoms on the first month.
Comment by Janine — October 26, 2009 @ 7:46 am
Anonymous said… I have a question, I have been on the pill(COC-Ovysmen) for a month now and this is my second strip of pills. In my second week, i missed a pill on thursday and started light bleeding on friday. I did not take the missed pill but continued the pack until now(sun) but am still bleeding lightly. Should I stop taking the pills or continue taking them till the end of the pack and then give it a 7 day break as well??Dear Anonymous,Your body is probably trying to adjust to the birth control pills. This light bleeding is also known as spotting and spotting is common amongst girls who have just started using birth control pills. Stay on the birth control for 3 months and see if the spotting continues. Keep your doctor informed about the spotting if the spotting continues after 3 months, your doctor may prescribe you on a different, maybe stronger, pill.Keep us updated
Comment by Janine — October 26, 2009 @ 7:49 am
Ok i have a question, what happens if you missed a whole week of pills, had sex, the guy did not cumme, however i was really scared i got pregnant so i went and got the morning after pill. Missing a whole week will throw me off in my regular cycle right? I am taking Ortho Try cycle lo. I've been on this pill for the last 3 years, what is my chance getting pregnant?Thank you, =]
Comment by Anonymous — November 14, 2009 @ 2:22 pm
Dear Anonymous,If you did take the morning after pill the morning after you had sex you should be fine. You will now have to throw away that pack of pills and start a new pack. When you missed your pills for the week, you should have gotten your period. Check with your doctor, just in case.Goodluck
Comment by Janine — November 16, 2009 @ 9:32 am
Okay so i'm on the pill, however am on it to stop me from having my period, not to prevent pregnancy as i am still a virgin. I missed the pill for 2 days, but i took the two pills when i remembered. Am i still not going to get my period? And do i continue the next day just taking the 1 pill?
Comment by Linda — November 21, 2009 @ 3:39 pm
hi i need some help. i needed to start a new pack of my pills on sunday but the pharmacy was closed. i got it the next day (monday) and as soon as i got it i took the sunday and monday pill. five days later (saturday) i had sex with a condom but i think some got in me. please tell me if im safe im scared.
Comment by Anonymous — November 22, 2009 @ 7:21 pm
Dear Linda,Yes, you should be getting your period so continue taking your pills.
Comment by Janine — November 23, 2009 @ 9:48 am
Anonymous said… hi i need some help. i needed to start a new pack of my pills on sunday but the pharmacy was closed. i got it the next day (monday) and as soon as i got it i took the sunday and monday pill. five days later (saturday) i had sex with a condom but i think some got in me. please tell me if im safe im scared.Dear Anonymous,It sounds like you should be safe. Just in case you can go see your doctor for a pregnancy test.
Comment by Janine — November 23, 2009 @ 9:50 am
So I've been taking Yaz for the last couple of months but my bleeding started on my second day of inactive pills. The next day I got confused and started a new pack and had sex that week, should I be worried?
Comment by Anonymous — December 1, 2009 @ 4:31 pm
Dear Anonymous,I believe you are supposed to be bleeding during your inactive pills. You didn't need to start a new pack. But now that you did, continue taking them until the pack is completed. You shouldn't be worried because you didn't miss any pills and had sex during your missed pills period.
Comment by Janine — December 2, 2009 @ 10:44 am
So last night i had sex with my boyfriend, and i forgot to take my pill last night as well.we used a condom and i took my pill as soon as i woke up this morning. i'll take todays pill tonight like i usually do. do i have a chance of becoming pregnant? and should we wait a certain amount of time before we have sex again?? If you can answer this question it would be greatly appreciated! much love
Comment by Anonymous — December 19, 2009 @ 9:05 am
Dear Anonymous,Since you remembered you had missed taking your pill last night and took it as soon as you remember, and had used a condom, I believe you are protected.
Comment by Janine — December 21, 2009 @ 9:33 am
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Comment by Anonymous — December 22, 2009 @ 5:47 am
Okay I started yaz because I have a ovarian cysts n have horrible periods and also to prevent pregnancy I am on my 3rd week and my second month, I have never missed a pill but maybe about 3 times took it 10mins after my time to take it but I still took it. I had unprotected sex the 2nd week of my second month n then again recently. This time after sex I had abdominal pains n spotting as I did before taking bc pills. Is this sign of pregnancy(I've taken the pill every day never missed one) or is this normal for yaz birth control
Comment by Anonymous — December 29, 2009 @ 2:13 pm
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Comment by Anonymous — December 30, 2009 @ 5:55 am
ok so, i have been taking my pill regurlaly for the whole month but i forgot to for one day, on that night i also had sex with my boyfriend, when he was done he told me that he thinks the condom split, and when i went home the next day i took my pill which i forgot and the one for today, i am worried that i could get pregnant. what should i do?
Comment by Anonymous — January 1, 2010 @ 2:37 pm
Hi, I'm new to this sort of thing and i'm not sure if I should take the Pill or not. My boyfriend and I have already "been in action" (I guess you can say in those terms) and well we were caught in the moment and he wasn't thinking about a condom. well, we were only going to see how it feels but we didn't go all the way because I told him not to and that we needed a condom if we were going to go any farther. But a few days after that I had my period, but it was lighter than normal. Is there a possibly I could be pregnant?
Comment by Lauren — January 3, 2010 @ 12:46 pm
Anonymous said… Okay I started yaz because I have a ovarian cysts n have horrible periods and also to prevent pregnancy I am on my 3rd week and my second month, I have never missed a pill but maybe about 3 times took it 10mins after my time to take it but I still took it. I had unprotected sex the 2nd week of my second month n then again recently. This time after sex I had abdominal pains n spotting as I did before taking bc pills. Is this sign of pregnancy(I've taken the pill every day never missed one) or is this normal for yaz birth controlDear Anonymous,Sounds like you have been diligently taking your birth control pills everyday. I believe you are not pregnant because you didn't miss any pills at all. You should talk to your doctor about the abdominal pains and get a PAP and pelvic exam because it sounds like there is something wrong internally. This is abnormal and you should definitely make an appointment to see your doctor.goodluck:)
Comment by Janine — January 7, 2010 @ 4:02 pm
Anonymous said… ok so, i have been taking my pill regurlaly for the whole month but i forgot to for one day, on that night i also had sex with my boyfriend, when he was done he told me that he thinks the condom split, and when i went home the next day i took my pill which i forgot and the one for today, i am worried that i could get pregnant. what should i do?Dear Anonymous,It is a good thing that you took the forgotten pill the next day and the pill you are suppose to take on that day. You are most likely protected but just in case you can take a pregnancy test to make sure.
Comment by Janine — January 7, 2010 @ 4:05 pm
Lauren said… Hi, I'm new to this sort of thing and i'm not sure if I should take the Pill or not. My boyfriend and I have already "been in action" (I guess you can say in those terms) and well we were caught in the moment and he wasn't thinking about a condom. well, we were only going to see how it feels but we didn't go all the way because I told him not to and that we needed a condom if we were going to go any farther. But a few days after that I had my period, but it was lighter than normal. Is there a possibly I could be pregnant?Dear Lauren,After girls lose their virginity their period may change slightly. It could be heavier or lighter. If you are worried, speak to your doctor. He or she would have more information for you and would recommend you to be on birth control now that you are sexually active.
Comment by Janine — January 7, 2010 @ 4:25 pm
Dear Kelli,You should definitely start the pack at the beginning. You can either start taking them right away or you can wait until your period is over.
Comment by Janine — January 13, 2010 @ 9:47 am
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Comment by Anonymous — January 18, 2010 @ 11:27 pm
I have a serious question that i would like to be answered ASAP if possible. Im a super paranoid person and need this answered soon please! I have been taking birth control for about 3 months now and im relativly good about not missing. The other day was the last day for my "reminder" pills and that was the same day that my period ended. But i was about an hour and a half late on taking my "reminder" pill and that night me and my boyfriend had sex and he came in me. How high are the chances of me being pregnant??? can me ending my period the same day and being about an hour and a half late on my last "reminder" pill increase my chances of being pregnant or am i ok?
Comment by Anonymous — January 24, 2010 @ 9:37 pm
Dear Anonymous,If you continue on your next pack and diligently take your pills everyday, you most likely will not be pregnant. If you want you can take a home pregnancy test to be sure.
Comment by Janine — January 25, 2010 @ 9:30 am
Ok thank you so much, i will more then likely be taking a home pregnancy test as soon as i can.
Comment by Anonymous — January 25, 2010 @ 7:09 pm
I missed my monday pill in my 3rd week. on wed, seems like i got a light period. should I stop taking the pills and start a new one on sunday? or should I continue straight through with a new pak when this one is finished. I dont want to get 2 periods.
Comment by snscollections@aol.com — February 4, 2010 @ 3:07 pm
Dear snscollections@aol.com,Did you take two pills on the Tuesday when you found out you missed a pill on Monday? If you did, just continue with your pills until the end of the pack. If you didn't take two pills, and just took one on Tuesday, and have been taking the pills everyday since Tuesday, then just finish the pack. If you have not taken any pills since Monday, then definitely start a new pack.Goodluck!
Comment by Janine — February 4, 2010 @ 3:14 pm
Hey, so i have a question, and im hoping some one has an answer..I just started the pill one week ago tomorrow, and me and my boyfriend ha unprotected sex, but he did not egaculate in side of me. Is there any chance that i could be pregnant? I'm really worried about this, and so is he. please if any one could help please do. Thanks a bunch
Comment by [creakiee — February 7, 2010 @ 8:10 pm
Dear [creakiee,Did you miss any pills on your first week? If you did not, then you should be protected.
Comment by Janine — February 8, 2010 @ 9:26 am
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Comment by Anonymous — February 8, 2010 @ 6:14 pm
Please help! I got my last period Feb 3-7. On Feb 9th I started my birth control pills for the very first time(this is my first week) every morning up until yesterday I've taken my pills on time. Yesterday(feb14) i took it about three hours late and my boyfriend and I had sex(he came inside me) then today(feb15) i was about 15 minutes taking my pill again. Is there any chance I could have gotten pregnant?
Comment by Anonymous — February 15, 2010 @ 4:40 pm
Dear Anonymous,As long as you took your pill once a day, you are protected. If you have any questions, talk to your doctor
Janine
Comment by Janine — February 15, 2010 @ 4:54 pm
I have a question, I have been on the pill for a while. Last month I forgot to take 3 pills, I read the instructions it said to start a new pack that same day, so I did. It also said I might not get my period that month and I didn't. I am on the second pack now and started the sugar pills on monday, I haven't gotten my "full period" yet only spot bleeding, sometimes a little light and sometimes just dark. It is now tuesday and still no "full period". Could I be pregnant?
Comment by Nanda — February 16, 2010 @ 5:45 pm
I missed my pill two days in a row and then I doubled up the following days. Two days later I had sex multiple times during the time I am supposed to be ovulating (although I thought birth control prevented that). Is there a chance I could be pregnant? This happened about a week ago. How early would I be able to test?
Comment by Anonymous — February 17, 2010 @ 9:23 am
Dear Nanda,Sounds like your body is readjusting to the new time frame of when you are supposed to get your period. Wait until the next time you are supposed to have your period. If you still do not get your full blown period, see your doctor and get a pregnancy test.
Comment by Janine — February 17, 2010 @ 9:25 am
Dear Anonymous,You should wait until you get your period. If you don't get your period, then see your doctor to get a pregnancy test. If you do get your period, then you are not pregnant.
Comment by Janine — February 17, 2010 @ 9:28 am
I started my 2nd pill pack without waiting for my 7 day break? will this have any effect or can i just stop taking my pill now for 7 days and then start back up on the 8th day ?
Comment by Anonymous — February 22, 2010 @ 9:52 am
Dear Anonymous,It's okay if you did not stop the pill at all. Check out our recent blog article about not stopping the pill. http://www.birthcontrolbuzz.com/blog/2010/01/is-it-best-for-you-to-get-rid-of-your.htmlYou can either stop it for 7 days because you want your period or you can just continue on that pack until you get your next period. If you would like more information, talk to your doctor
Comment by Janine — February 22, 2010 @ 10:03 am
thank you for your advice.Sorry just confirming is it better for me to stop now for 7 days even though i have started the 2nd pack or just carry on taking the pills until my next period? thanks
Comment by Anonymous — February 22, 2010 @ 10:08 am
Dear Anonymous,It doesn't really matter when you stop it as long as you continue taking the pills. You can stop it now so that you do get your period and then you're back to having your period at the normal time you are supposed to.
Comment by Janine — February 22, 2010 @ 2:45 pm
I'm also relatively new to the contraceptive pill, however I'm using it to control my period (rather than birth control). Yesterday I forgot to take my pill in the morning, and because of work couldn't take it until 9pm last night. My period arrived this morning, but I was hoping to put it off until next week (as I'm going away over the weekend). If I continue to take the active pill, will my period stop? Or am I forced to wait out my period now?Thanks for the help
Comment by Christina — March 2, 2010 @ 4:41 pm
Dear Christina,If you are taking the birth control pill to control your period, then you don't need to worry about missing a pill. You probably started spotting so if you continue to take your pill and finish the pack you should be fine.
Comment by Janine — March 3, 2010 @ 7:36 am
Is it possible to become pregnant the first month of being off of birth control?
Comment by Anonymous — March 24, 2010 @ 1:20 pm
Anonymous said… Is it possible to become pregnant the first month of being off of birth control?Dear Anonymous,Yes, it is possible to become pregnant the first month of being off birth control. Girls have gotten pregnant when they have missed pills. Whenever you stop birth control there is a risk of getting pregnant.
Comment by Janine — March 25, 2010 @ 11:03 am
I have a question. I have been on TriNessa for 4-5 years now. Never forgotten a pill a whole day. I thought I had taken all my pills as normal till just now when I took tonights pill. I started my pack a week ago. So I had taken Sun – WEd. Had sex thursday morning, went to class and came home and went to bed. Forgot Thursdays pill. Well last night I took the next pill as normal thinking i was on track. Then tonight I noticed and went ahead and took the 2 pills to catch back up. Would I be able to get by…or am I at a high risk? I hope someone can tell me. THanks.~ZOE
Comment by Anonymous — April 3, 2010 @ 9:09 pm
I just realized that I am going away in about a month and I will be on my period the whole week I am away. I started my period today and I have missed the first 2 pills in the pack in order to try to miss this period and offset the timing of my next one. This happened because I thought I was okay for timing but realized only today that I was off by a week. Will this actually work? This would mean that while I have my period I would be taking the first week of my pills while catching up on the 2 that I have missed already. Will my period come when I finish my pack like it normally does??? Please help…Thanks!!
Comment by Anonymous — April 5, 2010 @ 8:45 am
Dear Zoe,I would say continue taking your pills as normal and wait until your period is supposed to come. If it comes then you are fine, but if it doesn't come as normal then take a pregnancy test.Gluck!
Comment by Janine — April 5, 2010 @ 9:54 am
Anonymous said… I just realized that I am going away in about a month and I will be on my period the whole week I am away. I started my period today and I have missed the first 2 pills in the pack in order to try to miss this period and offset the timing of my next one. This happened because I thought I was okay for timing but realized only today that I was off by a week. Will this actually work? This would mean that while I have my period I would be taking the first week of my pills while catching up on the 2 that I have missed already. Will my period come when I finish my pack like it normally does??? Please help…Thanks!!Dear Anonymous,I think you should just have your period this week (so do not take any pills in the pack) and then continue taking the birth control pills until after your vacation (do not take any sugar pills). When you come back then take your sugar pills, if you have any, if you don't then just don't take the pill for a week after you come back just so you have your period. This way you get your period this month and then next month, it will be either one week early or late. Hope that made sense!
Comment by Janine — April 5, 2010 @ 10:04 am
annonymous,if i usually take my bc pill at eleven but sometimes i take it a little late up to 2 hours late sometimes. IF i have sex with my bf around 12am and take the pill around 1 or 2am Am i at risk of getting pregnant since my pill is a little late??
Comment by Anonymous — April 7, 2010 @ 8:50 pm
Dear Anonymous,As long as you diligently take your pill on a daily basis you are 99% protected. Taking the pill the same time every day helps you remember to take the pill every day, but if you are an hour or two off, it's okay as long as you have been and will continuously take the pill every day.
Comment by Janine — April 8, 2010 @ 10:48 am
Okay this is the start of my second month of using Loestrin, my question is that…I forgot to take my pill on monday or tuesday or wednesday (It was a hectic week and I can't remember which one) in the first week of my new pack and I just realized it 3-5days later on a friday. I took two pills that friday but have had sex every day since tuesday. Is there a possibility i could be pregnant? Should I buy a Plan B?
Comment by Anonymous — April 9, 2010 @ 4:30 pm
Dear Anonymous,Since you took two pills on Friday, wait for your period to come when it is supposed to. If it comes you are not pregnant. If your period doesn't come then you should take a pregnancy test. Goodluck!
Comment by Ashlynn — April 12, 2010 @ 11:28 am
alright, so i was starting a new pack and completely lost the third pill. Took the next one at my normal time the next day, and had unprotected sex that night and he went inside. stupid, I KNOW. but then the next day i took a plan b type pill and have been taking my pill everday since then. should i be worried about getting pregnant?
Comment by Jaime — June 7, 2010 @ 3:14 am
Dear Jaime,
I’m glad you took Plan B. Wait and see if you get your period at the end of the pack. If you do, you are not pregnant, but if you don’t you should go see your doctor to get a pregnancy test.
Comment by Janine — June 11, 2010 @ 11:38 pm
I forgot to take my pill on Saturday and took the two pills on Sunday. On sunday I bled a little. Is this normal? Should I use condoms when having sex now? I only missed one pill.
Comment by Jenny Montoya — June 13, 2010 @ 11:41 pm
Dear Jenny,
Whenever you miss any pills, you may experience a little bit of bleeding (spotting). This is normal. Continue taking the pills and the spotting should go away. When you have sex, make sure you do use back up contraception such as condoms for the next few days just in case. Better safe than sorry
Comment by Janine — June 14, 2010 @ 5:06 pm
Hi! I’ve been on Yasmin for years. This month, I finished the last pack of my prescription, and I couldn’t reach a doctor who would renew it! So I’ve missed the first 5 days of my new pack. What should I do now : start a new pack with the first pill, or use the same weekly-pattern I used to have and start with the sixth pill tomorrow morning?
Also : I may have intercourse next week (that would be on the second week of the pack). Would that put me at risk for pregnancy?
Thanks for advising!
Comment by Vee — June 16, 2010 @ 11:54 pm
my step mom forgot to go get my new pack of pills and i was spose to take my frist one today… am i screwed now? and does that mean i wont be protcted when it comes to sex?
Comment by allison. — June 21, 2010 @ 2:36 am
People stop being stupid!! if ur gonna have sex use a condom…then u wont hhave to worry about being pregant
Comment by Someone — June 22, 2010 @ 5:40 pm
Dear Vee,
Sorry for the late reply! If you are more comfortable staying with your weekly pattern, then you should start with the sixth pill tomorrow morning (if you haven’t done so yet or started the new pack, then wait and get back on the weekly pattern to start your pill), but if you don’t really care, then you should start the new pack with the first pill today. Whenever you have missed any pills, always use back up contraceptives when having intercourse because you will definitely be at risk for pregnancy.
Janine
Comment by Janine — June 25, 2010 @ 10:48 pm
Dear Allison,
Whenever you are missing any pills, use back up contraceptives because you will be at risk of becoming pregnant. As soon as your step mom gets you a new pack of birth control, you can start taking it right away.
Janine
Comment by Janine — June 25, 2010 @ 10:58 pm
I have been on birth control for about a year. We always use the “pull out method” as well. About a month ago we had “unprotected” sex, but I have been taking my pills regularly. There was one day that I forgot, but I just took 2 the next day. I am a Wednesday starter and I did not get my period yet, I am back to the next Wednesday, supposed to start my new pack. Should I start or should I wait to see if my period comes? How likely is it that I am pregnant?
Comment by Sarah — June 30, 2010 @ 6:14 pm
If I missed my pill yesterday and had sex today around five then took the pill I missed along with the one I needed to tonight an if I ake the plan b pill tmrw morning will I be alright? I’ve been on the pill for roughly a year..
Comment by Ggbee — July 11, 2010 @ 11:51 pm
Dear Sarah,
You should continue your pack and see if your period comes the next month. If it doesn’t take a pregnancy test and make an appointment with your doctor.
Comment by Janine — July 13, 2010 @ 9:35 am
Dear Ggbee,
Sounds like you should be okay. When it’s time for your period and it doesn’t come then you should take a pregnancy test.
Comment by Janine — July 13, 2010 @ 9:38 am
I have been taking my pills for 3 months now but this last month I forgot to take a pill twice in the first two weeks but not in a row.. and now my period is a day late but I have been having all the symptoms that I should be starting? Will my period be late? or will it not come at all this month? I am kinda worried.
Comment by Jessica — July 23, 2010 @ 1:02 pm
Dear Jessica,
Did your period come on time while you were still on the first two packs? If they were, then you should have your period on time. If it was not on time on the first two months, then you most likely will not get it on time this month either. Have you had unprotected sex during the two times you forgot your pills? If you did have unprotected sex and your period doesn’t come when it is supposed to, go get a pregnancy test. If you can give me more information, I can better answer your question.
Comment by Janine — July 26, 2010 @ 9:43 am
I started my first pack of yaz on a Wednesday. Will my period irregulate again, if I skip three days between packs to start on a Sunday?
Can I skip three days between packs?
Comment by Anna — August 3, 2010 @ 3:05 pm
Dear Anna,
If you prefer to start your pills on a Sunday, then you need to skip 4 days worth of pills so you continue your second pill on the Monday (because you have already taken the first pill on the Wednesday instead of the Sunday). This way, every time you start a new week or pack, you always start on the Sunday. I hope that makes sense. Of course, during the first month of being on Yaz, make sure you use back up contraception (ie. spermicide or condoms). This is especially important while you skip the 4 days because obviously you are not taking birth control pills.
Comment by Janine — August 3, 2010 @ 4:15 pm
I was on my break from my pill and had my period as usual.However i forgot to start my new pack and remebered about 5days later.In the almost 2week break i was sexually active twice and i am just not sure if i should join packs on or just continue this one and stop as usual.I have been on the pill for 6years and have never had any problems before
Comment by annonymous — August 6, 2010 @ 8:09 am
Dear Anonymous,
You can start your new pack now and continue taking the pills like you would normally. If your period doesn’t come, take a pregnancy test. If your period does come, then you are fine and can continue taking the pills as you normally would.
Comment by Janine — August 6, 2010 @ 10:00 am
hello im taking loesterin 24 FE for almost 6 months……… so i had my period last month around june 2-3 then my bf and i had sex on july 28…… i was supposed to get my period on the 2-3 until now i dont have it,… is it because of the pills??/
Comment by sheena — August 6, 2010 @ 10:29 am
Dear Sheena,
Girls on Loestrin 24 fe are supposed to get their periods once a month that lasts for 3 days. Since June 2-3 was your last period, I am assuming you did not get your period on July 2-3 and August 2 -3. In that case you have missed your period for 2 months while still being on the pills? It sounds like you may be pregnant and should get a pregnancy test.
Comment by Janine — August 6, 2010 @ 3:01 pm
i was going for depo for one year as family planning then i stayed for five months then i started taking pills if i miss taking for two days can i be pregnant.
Comment by eve — August 26, 2010 @ 6:43 am
Hello, I’ve been taking Loestrin 24 FE for about two months now to help with my cramps/irregular menstrual cycle and recently I missed two days (Tuesday and Wednesday, I realized this on Thursday). I took both the Tuesday and Wednesday pill as soon as I realized this. Afraid to take a third pill on Thursday, I held off on the pill until today to take it in the morning and then take my pill for Friday in the night. But I just noticed that I’m spotting. Is this because I missed those two days, or is this natural? And what should I do in the future if this happens again (if I miss two days in a row)?
I am not sexually active at all.
Thanks for your help.
Comment by Ali — August 27, 2010 @ 1:37 am
Ok…so I went to take one of my active pills yesterday and I accidently dropped it and then I couldn’t find it. How do I go about my pills? Do I keep taking them regularly or what? I’m unsure on what to do. Please help
Comment by Rachel — August 29, 2010 @ 7:27 am
Dear Ali,
Since you missed your period 2 days in a row the bleeding is just breakthrough bleeding. This is normal whenever you miss any pills, so to keep your period regulated don’t forget to take those pills. Whenever you realize you had forgotten 1 or 2 pills, take it right away and then continue on with your pack. Whenever you miss 3 or more pills, take one pill as soon as possible and just continue on the pack.
Comment by Janine — August 30, 2010 @ 2:53 pm
Dear Rachel,
Take tomorrow’s pill today and continue taking one pill a day until you are out of pills.
Comment by Janine — August 30, 2010 @ 3:02 pm