Another bc screwup this week!!!

iVillage Member
Registered: 08-03-2004
Another bc screwup this week!!!
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Fri, 03-31-2006 - 1:12am

Ok, I don't know what my problem is. I just posted here on tuesday because on monday I took the wrong pill (but it was an active pill, so I'm not too concerned about it). BUT I just went to take my pill at the normal time and realized I skipped yesterday's pill. so I just now I took two at once.

I guess my questions are

1. Am I going to throw up?

2. Is taking two at once the same as "taking two in the same day" like it says in the pack?

3. Pregnancy risk. the last time i had sex was monday. will use back-up from now until period.

Anyway, I kind of know my risks, etc, but just wondering if anyone has any missed pill stories or advice. i'm kind of scared. i've been on the pill for 2 1/2 years and this is the first time i've missed it. i'm pretty pissed off at myself.

iVillage Member
Registered: 12-30-2003
Fri, 03-31-2006 - 10:06am

Hi ilookingforadvic, welcome back!

1. Am I going to throw up?

Probably not but you might spot because of the hormonal fluctuations.

2. Is taking two at once the same as "taking two in the same day" like it says in the pack?

The Patient Information instructions call for taking a missed pill as soon as you remember it so you did the right thing.

3. Pregnancy risk. the last time i had sex was monday. will use back-up from now until period.

You shouldn't be at risk from the intercourse on Monday if you have been taking your pills correctly up to that point (the pill switch shouldn't count) because sperm can only live for a few hours under infertile conditions.

Back-up is a good idea. If you are having trouble remembering your pill time you could carry an inexpensive watch with the alarm set to your pill time or set a reminder on your cell, pda or computer to remind you. I'm betting you don't have anything to worry about.

Thanks for posting. Please ask if you have more questions. Let us know how you're doing, ok?

Good luck,

      Jill

    

iVillage Member
Registered: 10-11-2004
Fri, 03-31-2006 - 8:44pm
Whenever I mess up with my pills I always use backup until my period
iVillage Member
Registered: 03-25-2006
Sat, 04-01-2006 - 3:47am
I have found the best birth control is the Depo shot. I was on it for 5yrs. so i wouldn't mess up on the pill. I'm really good @ screwing up on thing's.