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Q: Birth Control Question

asked by: bellax0femmina on April 9th, 2004

Active User, very eHealthy

Hey! Im not sure if you can help me with this.. But anyway, im 2 days behind of my birth control.. According to it, it's tuesday... But anyway, my question is.. Is being two days behind the same as missing two days in a row? Or will I be ok to have unprotected sex? Just so you know, i've been on the pill for about 5 months now. (estrostep- 28 day pack)

thanks!

<3
gaby :d

Replies(5)

2ferano

replied on April 9th, 2004

Extremely eHealthy

As long as you have not missed any pills you should be okay. You should always use condoms as a backup method if you do not want a baby, but being two days behind is okay as long as you have not missed any. But, I don't see how you can get behind if you haven't missed any.

bellax0femmina

replied on April 9th, 2004

Active User, very eHealthy

No I did miss 2 just not in a row..

<3
gaby

2ferano

replied on April 10th, 2004

Extremely eHealthy

Then you should use condoms for at least two weeks. And that is if you do not miss any more pills.

bellax0femmina

replied on April 10th, 2004

Active User, very eHealthy

Ok, thanks.. Well I think I may be pregnant then bc I had unprotected sex.. I know it was stupiid but I didnt know I was 2 days behind until after =/

<3
gaby

laura_girl

replied on April 14th, 2004

Experienced User

When you miss one you must take it as soon as you remember, even if it's the next day, if you've missed 2 you must take both of them as soon as you remember etc. You can't skip pills or take less then the full pack. This is what my doctor told me.
~laura

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