Took Pill VERY late in 3rd week! Help!

iVillage Member
Registered: 12-08-2005
Took Pill VERY late in 3rd week! Help!
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Wed, 06-13-2007 - 9:03am

Sorry if this is TMI.

I had sex on very early Sunday morning (1 am - ish). I normally would have taken my pill around 7am or so (I take it between 7 & 8 every morning). I totally forgot to take my pill and didn't take it until close to 4pm (so that's 9 hours late!). This was the first pill of my 3rd week (28 day cycle) so it was day / pill #15. I have read so many places that if you miss a pill in your last week it's really really bad. I took my next pill (Monday) at it's normal time.

I haven't had sex since and my period / withdrawal week is due to start next week. Do I need to be concerned? And what do I do about my next pack? Do I start it on time or do I start it immediately after this pack and skip my "off" week (or is that only if you miss more than one in your 3rd week)?

Help please!

Thanks!

iVillage Member
Registered: 12-30-2003
Wed, 06-13-2007 - 2:39pm

Hi chicklet4160, welcome!


      Jill