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Starting new pack of micronor (norethindrone) a day late; can i get pregnant?

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Yes, but risk is low: Missing even 1 day with an oral contraceptive pill increases the chances of getting pregnant, but only by a small amount. It is generally recommended that if that happens, you take two pills per day for two days to get caught up - although this won't eliminate the increased risk of pregnancy completely.

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Answered 5/5/2012

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Hello, i am on the mini pill, micronor, (norethindrone) if i were to miss once pill and induce a period would this confirm I am not pregnant? Thankyou

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GYN said I could take 3 packs of micronor in a row, then skip a week and start the next pack. On my 3rd pack, but I've been bleeding heavily every 2 weeks since starting it. Given that, do I still need to skip a week after this pack?

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