Question 1

does missing birth control pill make you nauseous?

Accepted Answer

I suppose: It could however i would not expect that missing 1 dose would cause many side effects...Moreso from taking 2 after missing a dose.

Question 2

how long does it take breakthrough bleeding to stop after missing a birth control pill?

Accepted Answer

"Forgot bcp" /'s: Bleeding from a missed active oral bcp will not stop on some occasions until the active pills are discontinued for 5 days or so, and a "new" pack is started on day 6.  Any drop in estrogen can lead to withdrawal bleeding , and continuation of bcps simply creates a daily rise and fall in estrogen, which causes the bleeding .  Stop the active pills now, and resume in 5 days with a new pack.

Question 3

how will missing birth control pill affect your period?

Accepted Answer

Vaginal spotting: Missing a bcp frequently results in spotting in the next couple days that may continue till the next menses. If you are more that 6 hrs late in taking a pill, please use a backup method e.g. Foam and condoms to ensure pregnancy does not occur. There is no long term effect from missing a pill otherwise.

Question 4

pink discharge after missing a birth control pill and what i think is a yeast infection.took monistat 1 (tioconazole) 30 hrs ago and itching is better but not gone?

Accepted Answer

Be patient, takes 3d: First, please remember to take the missed pill ASAP.
While Monistat 1 (tioconazole) is a 1 dose treatment, it really takes 3 days to work.  I generally like the longer treatment which includes the cream that can be applied externally.
The other possibility, is that you don't have what you thought.  
I feel it acceptable to treat when you KNOW, but if you THINK, see your doctor.  Good luck

Question 5

accidentally took week 3 birth control pill then took week 2 pill and went back to week 3 pill now i don't feel too great?

Accepted Answer

Let it work out: Obviously your rhythm is messed up, so finish the pack and let the system work itself out

Question 6

i take a birth control pill at 7am everyday on the dot..this morning i accidentally took it 6:59am. am i still protected??

Accepted Answer

: Very much so

Question 7

so i accidentally dropped my birth control pill in the sink but it just got wet. i took it right after, but i am not sure how effective it is. what should i do? take another one to be safe, or i should be okay? thank you?

Accepted Answer

: Sounds like you will be fine as it doesn’t appear the pill dissolved to a significant degree.  There is no need to ‘replace’ the tablet.   Be well!

Question 8

can you bleed a lot from missing one birth control pill?

Accepted Answer

Not likely: if you only missed one oral contraceptive pill.

Question 9

does missing one birth control pill mean you are unprotected for that day or what does it mean?

Accepted Answer

Still protected: Birth control works mainly by preventing ovulation. If you miss a day, take the pill as soon as possible. You will not have ovulated and are still protected. If you miss two days, you are now at risk and should use secondary contraception such as condoms or abstain from sex for 7 days. (if you miss 2 days in your third week, start a fresh pack at the end of the week instead of taking the placebos).

Question 10

i accidently took my saturday and sunday birth control pill yesterday. now that it's sunday do i skip a pill or take mondays?

Accepted Answer

Take monday's: You will end up running out of pills a day early with this pill pack, and thus - you will probably get your period a day earlier than you normally would, but - it is better than missing a day.  (the 'extra' dose you got yesterday won't 'carry over' to tomorrow).

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Pink discharge after missing a birth control pill and what i think is a yeast infection.took monistat 1 (tioconazole) 30 hrs ago and itching is better but not gone?

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Accidentally took week 3 birth control pill then took week 2 pill and went back to week 3 pill now i don't feel too great?

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I take a birth control pill at 7am everyday on the dot..this morning i accidentally took it 6:59am. am i still protected??

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So i accidentally dropped my birth control pill in the sink but it just got wet. i took it right after, but i am not sure how effective it is. what should i do? take another one to be safe, or i should be okay? thank you?

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Can you bleed a lot from missing one birth control pill?

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Does missing one birth control pill mean you are unprotected for that day or what does it mean?

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I accidently took my saturday and sunday birth control pill yesterday. now that it's sunday do i skip a pill or take mondays?

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