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Instead of starting my pack on a Sunday like i normally do i started on a Thursday, so I took too pills everyday to catch up. I then forget to take it for almost a week. So again I took to pills everyday for about a week to catch up to the last week of pills. I have four left and forget to take one yesterday and today So i threw them out. Is this bad? what can happen, and what should I do
Hello, I emailed you back on Dec. 30th and haven't heard back from you. Please let me know how you are.
Diane Cheryl
DCHERYL51@yahoo.com
Hi Britt,
Thanks for your question. I'm not a doctor so please check with your physician or whoever prescribed the pills to you.
This sounds like a big mess and it's not healthy to be taking the pills incorrectly and too many pills at one time. You will not be covered by birth control right now so if you are sexually active and aren't using birth control, you could get pregnant. You can even get pregnant using the pill because this method is not 100% safe. I don't recommend any method using hormones. Please email me at DCHERYL51@yahoo.com and we can talk more.
Sincerely,
Diane Cheryl
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Answers by Expert:
Diane Cheryl
Expertise
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".
Experience
I have almost 23 years of experience in counseling women about birth control and family planning.
Education/Credentials
Illinois Valley Community College, Austin Community College, Travel Agent Degree and almost 23 years of counseling experience.
I have worked with Pregnancy Resource Centers for almost 23 years.
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