emergency!! please read !!!

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Registered: 10-09-2003
emergency!! please read !!!
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Mon, 11-10-2003 - 2:43am
I am freaking out!!! My purse was stolen tonight with my birth control in it. I was supposed to take the last active pill tonight and tomorrow I start the 4th week (placebo pills). Should I be ok? I am worried because I am on Mircette and heard that the 4th week actually are active. what should I do????
iVillage Member
Registered: 11-10-2003
Mon, 11-10-2003 - 2:51am
If you have refills left on your prescription go to the pharmacy first thing and talk to the pharmacist...ask what to do. That way you can also go ahead and get your next pills. If not, go straight to the doctor first thing in the morning. If your last week of pills is active, you definitely need to go see someone that can give you more.

Sorry about your purse being stolen! I hope they have some good use for your pills...

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Registered: 10-28-2003
Mon, 11-10-2003 - 11:40am
I took Mircette for several years, I would miss or skip a few days at a time and I never got pregnant. I think I missed 4-5 days in a row, and no baby. It stays in your system for a few days after taking it if you have been on it for some time. I would get one of your refills or have your MD call some in for you you and continue, if you miss more than two days, I would wait to have unprotected sex for a week or two untill you get back on a every day routine, just to be careful...but I wouldnt worry.

Sabrina