How Late is Too Late?

iVillage Member
Registered: 07-19-2006
How Late is Too Late?
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Sat, 12-09-2006 - 11:49am

I took my pill about 2 and a half hours later than my usual time last night. Should I use backup for 7 days or will I be OK? I set my alarm and everything, but life and work got in the way of pill taking last night.

By the way, I'm on Loestrin 24/FE.

Thanks!

iVillage Member
Registered: 12-30-2003
Sat, 12-09-2006 - 1:02pm

Hi

      Jill

    

iVillage Member
Registered: 07-10-1999
Sat, 12-09-2006 - 1:02pm

No, you don't. Loestrin's website says that if you've just missed 1 pill to just take that pill as soon as you remember that you've missed it, and then to take the next pill at the scheduled time. It specifically says that you do not need to use up back-up birth control in that situation.

http://www.loestrin24.com/using.php#miss


iVillage Member
Registered: 07-19-2006
Sat, 12-09-2006 - 2:39pm
Thanks for the info. I am one of those gals who usually takes the pill perfectly. Argh! Even perfectionists have moments of imperfection, I guess! Anyway, thanks so much for always being so helpful.