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Will i still have irregular periods if i only miss a few of my birth control pills?

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Dr. Jumnah Thanapathy answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Yes: You will have withdrawal bleeding and should use additional protection. This can happen even if you miss a single pill. In this case if you double up immediately you should be safe.

Dr Flax agreed

Answered 4/2/2014

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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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I had my period while I'm taking the birth control pills (estarylla) it's been for a week now. Also, my period was irregular for the past two months. I didn't miss any pill What I should do ?

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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?

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How possible is it that I am pregnant? I was on the three month form of birth control and i did not miss any pills, and when i got to the end of the three months i did not get my period. I am now 5 weeks from that time and i still do not have my period.

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Is it possible that missed period be due to irregular birth control pill taking?

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