A female asked:

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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Dr. Wayne Ingramanswered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

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.

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Probably will be ok,: however, taking a pregnancy test, could be reassuring.

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What to do when miss the last two birth control pills of pack and period started already, should I talk the two missed pills after my period stops or just start a new pack after my period ends?

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I missed a birth control pill dose, am i still safe this month ? And when do i start new pack immediately after this or wait for my periods then start

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