Missed Dose

iVillage Member
Registered: 04-19-2003
Missed Dose
1
Thu, 09-30-2004 - 10:28pm
Hey-

I've been on ortho cyclen for 6yrs...yesterday I forgot to take my pill, so I had to take 2 tonight. Now, I'm freaked that I'll get pregnant. It was 48 hours since I took my last pill. Do I really have to worry until November since the pill works one month ahead??

Thanks.
iVillage Member
Registered: 08-11-2004
Thu, 09-30-2004 - 10:38pm
Being late on one pill probably will be ok, but to be safe, you might want to use condoms for the next 7 days. After 7 days, you'll be back to full protection again.