If you miss one day of birth control, what you should do depends on the type of pill you are taking and how many pills you have missed. Here are some general guidelines based on the search results:
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Combined Pill: If you have missed one pill anywhere in the pack or started a new pack one day late, youre still protected against pregnancy. Take the last pill you missed now, even if this means taking two pills in one day, and carry on taking the rest of the pack as normal. You do not need to use extra contraception.
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Progestogen-only Pill: If youre more than three hours late to take a pill or miss any number of pills, youll need to use a backup form of birth control for two days. If you missed one days pill, take it right away, then take todays pill on schedule if you havent yet. Its okay if you take two pills in one day. Youll take the rest of your pills as normal. If you missed two or more pills, take the pill you most recently missed immediately, get rid of the other pills you forgot to take, and then take the rest of your pills like normal. You need to use another form of birth control until you’ve taken your pill every day for seven days.
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Other types of pills: The instructions for other types of pills may vary. Check with your healthcare provider or refer to the instructions that came with your pill pack for guidance.
Its important to note that missing doses of your birth control pills can increase your risk of unintended pregnancy. If you frequently miss doses of your birth control pills, it may be best to consider a more convenient and effective method of birth control. If you have any concerns or questions about missed birth control pills, you should contact your healthcare provider or a sexual health clinic for advice.
