missed a pill

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Registered: 04-07-2004
missed a pill
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Wed, 04-07-2004 - 10:04pm
I missed one pill last week (my last week of actives) --it fell down the drain. I am now a day late on my period, could i be pregnant, or will I just be irregular?
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Registered: 12-30-2003
Wed, 04-07-2004 - 10:23pm
Hi itexastrouble, welcome!

I think you might just be a bit irregular. Did you skip that day or take the next day’s pill? You will probably be ok if you missed only one pill, but if it was the last one in your pack be sure that you go no more than 7 24-hour days between active pills. If the missed pill was the last active one in your pack that would mean advancing your start day by one day. Or, retaining your old start day and using back-up for 7 days. The FDA is now considering recommending a change in BCP labeling to say that if one pill is missed backup should be used for the next 7 days. That is a bit after the fact this time but if you miss a day again it’s something to keep in mind.

Good luck

      Jill

    

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Registered: 04-07-2004
Wed, 04-07-2004 - 10:29pm
I skipped that day, and did not take the next one until its scheduled time the next day. i have already had unprotected sex since then, i have not been irregular in a couple of years, and i have taken pills late in the past. Do you think i am still just irregular?
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Registered: 12-30-2003
Wed, 04-07-2004 - 10:56pm
Hi,

Sometimes AF is just late or she can skip a month entirely, even on pills so I wouldn't be worried just yet. I think you should be ok. Give her a few days. I'll bet she shows in a day or two.

Good luck

      Jill

    

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Registered: 04-07-2004
Wed, 04-07-2004 - 11:06pm
Thank You Jill!

I hope you are right.
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Registered: 04-12-2004
Mon, 04-12-2004 - 4:51am
Hey I am having the same problem as you... I missed taking one pill this week and I still had sex with my bf but I took the pill the day before and the day after. Did you find out anything helpful that you could pass along to me??? I am really scared that I could be pregnant!? Thanks SO much!
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Registered: 04-07-2004
Mon, 04-12-2004 - 10:34pm
I didnt find out much except to wait. and it came late, but AF finally came. I was so relieved. I took the pill the day before and for 5 days after, and i guess all came out well. I had also heard that alcohol can decrease the effectiveness, and i had drank last weekend when i was visiting frieds (and a sorta- bf) a few hours away. is that true??
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Registered: 12-30-2003
Mon, 04-12-2004 - 11:20pm
Hi itexastrouble,

I'm glad your AF is visiting. I don't think alcohol in moderation will reduce the effectiveness of hormonal contraception. However, if over indulging leads to vomiting with in 2 hours after taking your pill or causes you to forget it entirely, well.... that is reduced effectiveness indirectly caused by alcohol.

      Jill