Birth Control/Missed pill

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Expert: - 12/16/2011


Question
Hi,I am a regular user of yasmin 21 day pack.I had sex on the 14th of this month and realised right after that I had missed a pill for that day.I took this pill immediately and took the next one as usual the following day.This is during the second week of the pack.I have never missed a pill before.Please advice if any further steps required.
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Hi Sheena,

Thanks for your question. In your situation, what you did with the pills was probably the best decision you could have made. However, I would like you to do some research about the birth control pill and side effects and risks. I don't recommend it or any kind of hormonal birth control method because of those problems.

Also, even if you take all the birth control pills correctly or safely, there is still a chance of pregnancy. If you want to get a free pregnancy test, go to this website http://www.optionline.org or call 1-800-395-HELP. Another helpful website is http://www.heartbeatservices.org

Please email me at CHERYL51@aol.com and put ALLEXPERTS in the subject line of your email.

Diane Cheryl

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I can answer questions about the various methods of birth control. I can answer questions like "What would be the best method of birth control for me?" and other problems and concerns. I have researched side effects and risks of various methods of birth control. I have almost 23 years of experience working with various pregnancy resource centers. Please contact me at CHERYL51@aol.com if you would like to know more information about your situation or if I am "Maxed OUT".

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I have almost 23 years of experience in counseling women about birth control and family planning.

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I have worked with Pregnancy Resource Centers for almost 23 years.

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