Fort Lauderdale, FL
A 19-year-old female asked:
My period started on tuesday, and i began a new pack of birth control on sunday. i heard that if i take the pill within 5 days since the first day of my period, i'm protected immediately. although, i missed one pill the first week. am i still safe?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. John Berrymananswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 56 years experience
Missed bcp ?: Generally what is described will result in pregnancy protection, but to be safe, use other contraception (condom, spermicide) until this pack is finished. Punctuality is necessary, so take your active pill within the same hour of taking the previous day's active pill. Start your next pack immediately after the placebo week ends.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
10 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Related questions
A member asked:
Missed two birth control pills; took them together; period came a week early. Now what? I was two weeks into my birth control pack and i forgot to take a pill two days in a row. On the third day when i realized my mistake, i took two pills. The next day (
Dr. Scott Musinskianswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 37 years experience
This : This question is 5 days old so you have likely made a decision as to whether to start a new pack or continue the old one. However, for the future, you... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
5.3k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 25-year-old female asked:
What happens if I miss a birth control pill in the 3rd week, take it the next day as soon as I remember, then continue my pack like normal (including the 4th week)? Will that mess with my period? Are there chances of pregnancy?
Dr. Robert Trageranswered
Dentistry 56 years experience
A progesterone pill only has less window of protection than a combination of estrogen and progesterone. Missing one pill should not undo the protectio... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
Answered Feb 14, 2023
A 18-year-old female asked:
I take the active pills only then go to next pack to skip period. What do I do if miss 3 days of birth control?
Dr. James Fergusonanswered
Pediatrics 48 years experience
Use a backup BC: The pills work by keeping a steady amount of hormone in your blood that prevents you from releasing eggs when due. If you skip 3 days and that hormone... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
282 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 26-year-old female asked:
I am a Sunday birth control starter. I missed the first Friday (12/25) and started spotting the next day (12/26). The "spotting" now looks like more of a real period. I am leaving for Hawaii tomorrow (12/31). Will starting a brand new pack right now make
Dr. Christine Homanswered
Pediatrics 32 years experience
Oral contraceptives: Usually three weeks of active pills and a week of dummy (no hormone) pills. If you missed enough time without continuous active pills, it makes no di... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
1.8k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 27-year-old female asked:
Taking birth control pills (yaz) continuously - took 4 packs in a row now on placebo pills for break. On day 4 of placebo and still no period, have never missed dose. Is this normal?
Dr. John Berrymananswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 56 years experience
As described withdrawal bleeding from "four packs" of bcp's may take a few more days, but if this does not occur, obtain a serum HCG test to make cert... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
Answered Mar 31, 2022
Last updated Jan 19, 2021
People also asked
Connect with a U.S. board-certified doctor by text or video anytime, anywhere.
24/7 visits - just $44!
50% off with $15/month membership
Disclaimer:
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.