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Q: Missed a Pill!!

asked by: sar178 on August 8th, 2006

New User

Hi,

i am on microgynon 30 and took the 1st pill of a new pack 15 hours late. Am I still protected or do I need to use condoms for the next 7 days?

Thanks

Replies(2)

Carifairy

replied on August 8th, 2006

Extremely eHealthy

To be safe, you should use a back-up for 7 days..

Crazyness24

replied on August 10th, 2006

Experienced User

It depends how long you have been on the pill if its atleast 2 months it should be built up in your system. If its the first pack, yes you should use a back up method for 7 days

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