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Took 2 pills in one day in Period Week

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Hi everyone.

2 nights ago, I accidentally took 2 pills, can't remember doing that, maybe I was half-asleep and took 1 first and the 2nd maybe 30 minuts after or so. The thing is, I only had sex 1 weeks before, it means, on the last Monday, as far as I remember. Taking these two pills and since a week is gone by, should I skip this day so I can go back on the right days? It's only more two pills until I get to placebo pills. Due to this, my head has been aching really bad for the last couple days and I think I should skip because it really hurts.
Tonight I noticed I had taken the Sunday pill, so I decided not to take the Monday pill because I was afraid it would make my situation worse. This morning I searched and ended up taking the Monday pill. Tonight, should I take the Tuesday pill? I'm kind of worried. If I had any assurance that I wouldn't get pregnant I'd skip a day to get back on track the same day next week.
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replied September 19th, 2011
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You can either just stay on your new schedule, or stretch your placebo week by 1 day (make it 8 days, not 7).

The extra pill you took is not dangerous or bad and its hormones are long gone from your system. If you decide to take an 8 day break, do not have unprotected sex for the first 7 days after starting the next pack.
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replied September 19th, 2011
Thanks for replying, but I think I'll skip this period. I'll finish the tuesday pill today and start the new pack tomorrow. I'll skip a period, but oh well, it's only this once.
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