Late BCP - quick question

iVillage Member
Registered: 06-18-2003
Late BCP - quick question
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Wed, 05-19-2004 - 8:21pm
Hey all, I've been on BCP for 2 years or so now, and today I took my pill 6 hours late. I'm wondering how long I should HAVE to use extra protection (condom) until I am safe again? We almost always use condoms anyways, but I would just like to know for peace of mind just in case something happens with the condom.

Thanks very much

iVillage Member
Registered: 01-15-2003
Wed, 05-19-2004 - 9:05pm
I wouldn't honestly consider 6 hours late enough to even have to worry about backup.

I do understand that pill instructions are now recommending that you use backup for ONE missed pill, but I don't know how many hours it takes to consider a pill missed. I would THINK it would be more than 6 hours, but I don't KNOW.

I expect you're fine, especially since you usually use condoms anyway. (Generally backup would be required for 7 days of perfect pill taking.)

iVillage Member
Registered: 06-18-2003
Wed, 05-19-2004 - 10:59pm
Thanks for the reply. I was thinking along the same lines as you, but just needed a second opinion as I tend to worry a little too much.