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Ugh, late taking your birth control? Talk about a major bummer! It happens to the best of us, but it’s important to know what to do next. Taking your birth control late can have some serious consequences, so it’s important to be aware of the risks and take action quickly. Let’s take a look at what you should do if you find yourself in this situation.
What Happens If I’M An Hour Late Taking My Birth Control Pill? [Solved]
Yeah, an hour won’t make a difference - no matter what kind of pill you’re on. If it’s the combined-hormone one with estrogen and progestin, you’ll be good as long as you take it daily.
Missed Pill: If you forget to take one pill, take it as soon as you remember and continue taking the rest of the pills in your pack on schedule.
Missed Multiple Pills: If you miss two or more pills, take the last missed pill immediately and use a backup method of contraception for seven days.
Late Starting New Pack: If you are more than 24 hours late starting a new pack, use a backup method of contraception for seven days and start your new pack on time.
Late Taking Pill During Menstrual Cycle: If you are more than 24 hours late taking a pill during your menstrual cycle, use a backup method of contraception for seven days and continue taking the rest of the pills in your pack on schedule.
Emergency Contraception: In some cases, emergency contraception may be necessary if there is unprotected intercourse after missing multiple doses or starting late with a new pack of birth control pills.
Late taking birth control can be a real bummer. It’s not ideal, but it happens. If you’re late taking your pill, don’t panic - just take it as soon as you remember and use a backup method of contraception for the next seven days. Better safe than sorry!
