Risk higher. : Leslie, all recommend using back up birth control if you miss >2 days of BC pills. Missing more than two pills can trigger breakthrough bleeding. This is a side effect of missing the pills. You may restart a new pack when you would like. If you have had unprotected sex, remember that emergency birth control is available and best to use within the first 24 hours. Missing pills puts you at risk.
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