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havent had my period for 56 days 2 hpts ...

missed my pill on sunday and monday..

Candice27

July 24th, 2011

I'm 30 and on Ortho tri-cyclen lo. Last month,June, I wanted to skip my period so I started taking my next months pills right away. I did have my period, but it was light. I finished this months pack and never got my period. I didn't start my new pack,so I've missed 7 days of pills. Should I start it now, Sun, or wait until I get my period, or double up on pills for the next 7 days? I did take 2 pregnancy tests and they both came back negative. Please help? Thank You.

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Dr. Mitaly Pathak Agarwal

replied August 17th, 2011

Hello,

Welcome to ehealthforum

Since you have missed the pills for the entire week now consider starting a new pack after the periods regularly and for the initial first week use additional protection while having intercourse.

Take Care!

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