One of the most frequently asked questions of women regarding pill use is what to do if they forget to take birth control pills. To ensure the effectiveness of the method, one of the main recommendations is to take the pill at the same time every day.
Think carefully before deciding when to take the pill, consider your routine, and choose a time when you know it will always be available. Not to forget, a tip is to take at lunch time, after waking up or before bed, for example.
Over time, taking the contraceptive properly will become a habit in your daily life. Even so, it may occur that the time to take the pill may end up being hit by a carelessness.
What to do?
If this happens, there is no need to despair. In general, the guidelines on what to do if you forget the pill are as follows:
If you forget to take a pill: Take the missed pill immediately as soon as you remember and the next at the usual time, continuing with the pack normally. If the pill from the previous day is remembered at the time of the next pill, you can take both at the same time.
If you miss a pill, you do not need to use additional contraceptive methods such as the emergency pill or the next day, for example.
If you forget to take two or more pills: If you forget it for two days, it is best to take two pills for two days. Then keep one tablet a day. If you do not take more than three days, the ideal is to discontinue use, wait for the next period and then start a new pack.
In any case, it is very important to use a complementary method, such as a condom, to prevent pregnancy.
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