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Took two bc pills late in a row which i never do and will never do again. im spotting rn and placebo is this week. do i skip it and go to my next pack? also how long do i have to take extra precautions to avoid pregnancy for?
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Because today's oral bcp's are low in hormones, "missing" or late taking of one or two may cause breakthrough spotting. Do the placebo week and resume a new pack on day 8 . Try to remember to take the active pills in the same hour that the prior day's active pill is taken, to avoid "spotting".
Answered 5/4/2023
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