A member asked:

Is the bc pill still active if you miss two in the month?

A doctor has provided 1 answer
Dr. Bryan Treacy answered

Specializes in Gynecology

Probably not: Bcp are much lighter than in the past. It is possible to "catch up" by taking two pills a day for the two pills that were missed. However, the effectiveness may be reduced and a back up method of birth control should be used during this cycle.

Answered 10/24/2017

5.1k views

Thank

Related Questions

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more