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Q: Quick Bc Question

asked by: liveinyourlovexx on September 14th, 2007

New User

Hello,
I have a quick question.
I know when you miss two pills or more you aren't protected anymore but...
Do those two days have to be in a row?
Because I missed a pill tues. So I took at as soon as I remembered wed morning, then took my wed pill regulary. Then I took my pill 8 hours late yesterday, which cancels out the affects and is like missing a pill.
Should I now wait two weeks and will my cycle and everything be all messed up?
Thanks :]

Replies(4)

Mabel

replied on September 14th, 2007

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Re: Quick Bc Question

liveinyourlovexx wrote:

Continue taking your pills. They aren't ineffective. Eight hours late does not 'cancel out' the pill.

If you are ever concerned that you may have missed too many pills, you can wait a week or use back up birth control (a condom) for a week.

Georgia59

replied on September 14th, 2007

Especially eHealthy

In my pill packet it says two pills in a week, not in a row. In that case you are supposed to take them when you remember, (which you did) and then use back up for seven days of taking your pills regularly.

It probably won't mess up your cycle, though, unless you're really sensitive to it.

young Girl

replied on September 14th, 2007

Especially eHealthy

i believe if you miss two pills in a week?

liveinyourlovexx

replied on September 14th, 2007

New User

Thanks you guys! :] I hope that it won't effect me too much !

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