Question 1

what happens when you take three birth control pills at once?

Accepted Answer

Not a good idea: If you missed two birth control pills in a row, you are no longer protected from unintended pregnancy. You might consider using  a back up method (such as condoms) until after your next menstrual period. If you have trouble remembering to take your pill every day, a doctor can help you choose a birth control method that is a better fit for you.

Question 2

i missed three birth control pills, and took them in one day. i then stopped that pack and started a new pack, period now for 8 days, any info?

Accepted Answer

Breakthrough bleed: When you missed the  3 pills the lining of the womb has been released and is the cause of the bleeding also known as breakthrough bleeding. Eventually it will stop as long as you remember to take your new pack of pills everyday at the same time each day. by the way, run a pregnancy test to be sure that it is negative if you were sexually active in the previous month.

Question 3

can taking three birth control pills (yaz) mid cycle make me two weeks late? negative preg test today. only symptom has been low side abdomen aches.

Accepted Answer

Maybe: It may have delayed ovulation. Wait another week. If you still haven't started, check another pregnancy test. If it is still negative, you need to see your GYN.

Question 4

i was silly and took 3 birth control pills after missing two days, i'm very nauseous now and i was wondering when that will wear off.

Accepted Answer

In a day or two: It will wear off in a day or two. 
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Practice safe sex. 
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Question 5

can missing 3 birth control pills affect period?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely!: After missing 3 pills, most women with have breakthrough bleeding/an early period.  Also, don't count on the pill for birth control.  You should start over with a new pack, and using backup method (such as condoms) for a week.

Question 6

i missed 3 birth control pills then took them this am then 10min ago i started to bleed? should i just let my body bleed? or will it stop by tomorrow.

Accepted Answer

No way : There is no way to stop the bleeding at this point. If you miss pills or take them late you can expect to bleed. If you miss 1pill you should take it as soon as you remember it. If you miss 2 take 2 each of the next 2days. If you miss more than 2, throw the package away and start a new package the next Sunday. Be sure to use a backup method if you miss more than 1 pill in the package. Be safe

Question 7

i don't normally take birth control. but i had unprotected sex and was told if i take 3 birth control pills it works like plan b? is this true? how?

Accepted Answer

Not exactly: Some pills are designed to be emergency contraception pills (those work best). Regular birth control pills have various hormones in them, and SOME types of those pills can be taken to try to prevent a pregnancy. One can also get an IUD, which works well as emergency contraception (ask one's Ob-Gyn doctor). A reference table can be found at:  http://ec.princeton.edu/questions/dose.html#dose

Question 8

i missed 3 birth control pills, but didn't throw out the pack and kept going normally. was that a good idea?

Accepted Answer

Depends on the pill: Not a good idea to start the pill again after missing three. Check with your healthcare provider. The answer really depends on which pill you are on and where in the pack you missed the pills. The pill will not work if you miss three pills in a row.

Question 9

spotting and cramping after missing 3 birth control pills this month, never happened before? what could it be?

Accepted Answer

Spotting : It's from not taking your pills correctly.  Increases your chance of pregnancy also so consider taking a pregnancy test

Question 10

if you take 3 birth control pills at once the morning after having unprotected sex that it equals one plan b pill? does it have the same effect?

Accepted Answer

Not quite that: simple. Check reference chart to see which oral contraceptives can be used for emergency contraception and at what doses. http://ec.princeton.edu/questions/dose.html#dose

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What happens when you take three birth control pills at once?

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I missed three birth control pills, and took them in one day. i then stopped that pack and started a new pack, period now for 8 days, any info?

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Can taking three birth control pills (yaz) mid cycle make me two weeks late? negative preg test today. only symptom has been low side abdomen aches.

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I was silly and took 3 birth control pills after missing two days, i'm very nauseous now and i was wondering when that will wear off.

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Can missing 3 birth control pills affect period?

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I missed 3 birth control pills then took them this am then 10min ago i started to bleed? should i just let my body bleed? or will it stop by tomorrow.

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I don't normally take birth control. but i had unprotected sex and was told if i take 3 birth control pills it works like plan b? is this true? how?

A member asked:

I missed 3 birth control pills, but didn't throw out the pack and kept going normally. was that a good idea?

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Spotting and cramping after missing 3 birth control pills this month, never happened before? what could it be?

A member asked:

If you take 3 birth control pills at once the morning after having unprotected sex that it equals one plan b pill? does it have the same effect?

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