MISSING BIRTH CONTROL PILLS

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Week 1

Week 2 or 3

Backup contraception

Emergency contraception

Miss 1 or more pills

Take “1” immediately

Continue with pack

 

For next 7 days

If unprotected sex in past 5 days

Miss 1 or 2 pills

 

Take “1” pill immediately

Continue with pack

Skip placebo pills and start new pack in placebo week

 

 

Miss 3 or more pills

 

As above

For next 7 days

For unprotected sex until 7 pills have been taken