missed first pill new pack

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Registered: 03-31-2003
missed first pill new pack
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Mon, 11-06-2006 - 10:28am

I was supposed to take my first active pill of my new pack Sunday at 11 p.m. - however, I forgot and didn't take it until 7:30 a.m. Monday morning. I know this board recommends that any time you miss a pill, you use backup until you have taken 7 active pills in a row on time. My question - should I use backup longer because it was my first pill that I missed?

Any opinions would help - thanks!

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Registered: 12-30-2003
Mon, 11-06-2006 - 11:21am

Hi mistressskywalker, welcome back!


      Jill

    

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Registered: 10-11-2006
Wed, 11-08-2006 - 12:23am
Hello! I was in your same situation 2 Sundays ago, and I called my doctor to see what I should do. She said even though most people say to wait 7 days, if I didn't want to worry at all I should remain abstinant for 14 days. She said the first and last pill of the pack are the most important ones to take on time because they establish the hormonal interval or something, lol! So that's what I'm doing. I'll admit that it's not very fun but it's worth not having to worry about it in a few weeks!