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Q: What happens if you miss a week of taking birth control?
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What happens if you miss the iron tablets on a birth control pack?

There is no increased risk of pregnancy if you miss the non-active birth control pills.


What happens if you miss a full month of birth control?

Birth control loses all of its effect the day that you stop using it.


Is it possible that you can be late or miss your period when taking birth control?

Yes, it is possible.


What happens if you miss two birth control pills in a month?

If you miss two birth control pills in a month, you increase your risk of unintended pregnancy. Consider changing to another method that will give you better protection.


Is birth control effective if you start taking them before your period actually begins and not the last day of your period?

Hi, You can start taking birth control whenever you wish but you must never miss a dose as this will increase your chances of pregnancy. If you want your period to arrive on the same date then take your birth control on the 1st day of your period. You must continue to take birth control everyday and not miss a pill. If you miss a pill or several pills then you're at risk of pregnancy and you must always use a condom for 2 weeks when you miss one or more pills. Birth control does not reach its full effectiveness until you've been taking it for one month and you've received your 1st period while on birth control.


Do you take your birth control everyday of every month?

yes you have to take your birth control bill daily or you have every chance of getting pregnant, as a miss in taking it will make you pregnant.


what happens if you take your pill then miss a pill then take another one and get your period?

When taking birth control pills consistency is very important. Follow the instructions that come with you prescription about what to do if you miss a pill. If you have further concerns call your health care provider.


Is it normal to miss your period the next month while taking Yaz birth control?

I've been on yaz for 5 months and never miss a period


Should you keep taking the birth control pill if you miss one pill and your period starts?

It would be best to continue taking the pill each day regardless of bleeding.


What if you miss six birth control pills?

YES. You can get pregnant if you miss one at the right time of your cycle. You need to get in a comfortable daily routine of taking your pills so you remember to take them.


What if you miss nine birth control pills?

If you miss nine birth control pills, start a new pack as soon as you can. Consider taking the morning after pill if you had sex in the last five days. Use a back up method until you've taken seven pills correctly.


If you miss your period while on birth control should you wait to start your next cycle until you are sure you are not pregnant or should you continue to take the birth control?

Many women have no period on the BCP. Do not stop taking it as directed.