Missed one pill...pregnant?

iVillage Member
Registered: 05-11-2003
Missed one pill...pregnant?
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Thu, 08-21-2003 - 9:11pm
Hello all!

I'm happy to report that my previous situation has cleared up and I'm all better! Hooray for Planned Parenthood!!! Now, I have a new dilemma. I've been on birth control pills now for two and a half months. Yesterday in the morning, my boyfriend and I had sex. I usually take my bc pills at 1:15pm because that's when I can actually remember to take it. But yesterday, I forgot and I didn't remember until this morning! Yipes! I took my pill regularly this afternoon. Could I become pregnant after missing just one pill??? If so, what should I do?!



Sincerely,

Pita

iVillage Member
Registered: 03-25-2003
Thu, 08-21-2003 - 9:57pm
Hi Pita,

What does your patient information say about when to use a backup method? Also important is whether or not you've missed any other pills in the same month. Generally though, you won't need a backup unless you've missed two pills - but just want to remind you that you should have taken that forgotten one when you remembered, and another one that day at its regular time. If you did that, I think your risk is very low - but double check the instructions that came with your pill pack.

If you're still unsure, you can call PP and ask if emergency contraception might be a good idea.

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