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I missed one pill on the last day of week 2 of my birth control pack - Diane 35. I usually take my pills at midnight. The next day after the missed, at 10pm (22 hours later) I had unprotected intercourse. Then at midnight I realized I had missed yesterday's pill and so took 2 pills right then (the day before's and that day's). Is there a chance that the unprotected sex in the interim could get me pregnant? I am planning to use condoms now for the next week, but I'm a bit paranoid that I messed up before even realizing I had missed a pill.
Thank you for any help on what to do.
For most pills, when you miss one dose you should take it as soon as possible and go right back to your regular schedule. You did this.
Anyone on the pill needs to read the paper insert that comes with the pill and tells what to do when you miss a dose.
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| Comment | I have read the insert that comes with the birth control and it does not answer my question about having intercourse BEFORE realizing I missed a pill. The missed pill was taken 24 hours late along with a second dose. The brochure says to use a backup method for the NEXT 7 days. I had intercourse BEFORE the next 7 days. So my question is not answered and I am confused as to how much of a risk of pregnancy there is. Your answer was not helpful. | ||
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Answers by Expert:
Bob Kambic
Expertise
Natural Family Planning, Periodic Abstinence, Rhythm, Catholic Church Method of Family Planning, Withdrawal, Condoms, Abstinence, Breast Feeding.
Experience
On the faculty of Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health for 22 years.
Publications
AJOBGYN, AJPH, Fertility and Sterility, Advances in Contraception, International Family Planning Perspectives, America, etc.
Education/Credentials
Duquesne University BA, University of Pittsburgh MSH, Johns Hopkins all but dissertation for PhD (ABD). Over 50 peer review articles on these topics, advisor to Planned Parenthood and to Vatican.
Past/Present Clients
Planned Parenthood, Family Planning Clinics, Womens' Reproductive Health Clinics, The Vatican, US Conference of Catholic Bishops, WHO, USAID, programs in Asia, Africa, Europe, South America, and the USA.
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