Birth Control Pills/missed pills

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Expert: - 1/1/2011


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My 21 year old daughter has been on Sprintec for about a year for irregular periods. Her doctor gave her no instructions and was wondering what she should do if she forgot a pill. How should she take them if this happens?

Answer
I am not a doctor. In ideal circumstances, she should contact her doctor about this. I would recommend taking 2 pills when she forgot one. Is it too late to do this? Please email me at CHERYL51@aol.com so we can talk more. I would recommend that she find another birth control method if she needs one because the birth control pills are a hormonal birth control method and this could have side effects and risks.

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Diane Cheryl

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If I am "maxed out" please email me privately at CHERYL51@aol.com. 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.

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I have almost 23 years of experience in counseling women about birth control and family planning. This is mostly one-on-one counseling in private, on internet and phone.

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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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