Expert: Norman Solberg - 4/18/2010

Question
Hello, so I have a question.  What do I do if I forget to take my birht control pill for like one day or even longer.  Do I just start back up from where I finished off?  How long does it take to get back too?  Thanks

Answer
If you forget to take a pill, take it as soon as you remember.  If you don't remember until the next day, take 2 pills at the same time.  You probably won't get pregnant, but consider using backup.  If it's longer than one day, take 2 pills today, 2 pills tomorrow, and use backup until your next period.  Remember that the pill is highly effective, but every pill missed makes it less effective.  It may take until you start a new pack to get back to normal.