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Sorry to put it here. Forgot to take the pill.

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Tallyloolah · 03/04/2016 06:59

I usually take it before bed and last night I forgot. I have taken it this morning but I am confused as to when I should take the next one. It's Microgynon 30.

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Whatthefreakinwhatnow · 03/04/2016 07:01

Not an expert at all, but when I've done this (I also take at night) I have it in the am and then take it as normal that night too. I've no idea if this is the correct protocol but 8 months on and I'm not upduffed so it seems to work 😂

Fink · 03/04/2016 07:02

Take the next one when you normally would (i.e. before bed this evening). But you might want to use condoms too just to be on the safe side.

Tallyloolah · 03/04/2016 07:03

Fortunetly (however bad that sounds!) , I am currently in a long distance relationship and won't be seeing him till Friday, so as long as I keep remembering and from the looks of it take the next one tonight? Should be fine then?

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BertrandRussell · 03/04/2016 07:08

You should probably use a condom for the rest of this "packet "

But I'm a belt and braces kinda gal.............

Tallyloolah · 03/04/2016 07:10

theres one tablet left i just noticed.

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Tantrictantrum · 03/04/2016 07:15

Don't you have the leaflet that goes with the tablets? That should tell you what to do.

AristotlesTrousers · 03/04/2016 07:19

I seem to remember there's a 12 hour grace period with Microgynon, so you've done the right thing. Just take your next one when you normally should, and you should be okay.

elspethmcgillicuddy · 03/04/2016 07:20

If you are in the last week then take your next tablet when you normally would (ie bedtime) then when you finish the pack don't have your 7 day break. Start the new pack straight away and have your break at the end of that. No need for condoms or emergency contraception.

Tallyloolah · 03/04/2016 07:23

Yeah I would have checked the leaflet but no idea where it has gone, and was getting conflicting google results. So figured best to ask here. I was planning to run the packs together cause of the timing of his next visit anyway Blush

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HopelesslydevotedtoGu · 03/04/2016 07:26

www.fpa.org.uk/contraception-help/combined-pill

Missing one pill anywhere in your pack or starting the new pack one day late is not a problem. You will still have contraceptive cover.

Read more at www.fpa.org.uk/contraception-help/combined-pill#Pleb8m6ez0429OPp.99

Official advice from the family planning association

moomin11 · 03/04/2016 07:27

www.medicines.org.uk/emcmobile/medicine/3440

claireL1991 · 03/04/2016 07:27

I had those pill before I got preg (planned, not because I messed up!)

If you forget one then you take it when you remember and then carry on as normal but take precautions for the next 7 days just in case.
You should be good to go by next weekend Wink

moomin11 · 03/04/2016 07:32

The link above is specifically for microgynon 30 - if you're less than 12 hrs late taking it you're fine, more than 12 hrs late you need to use extra protection for 7 days.
Either way I'd start the next pack without a break just to be on the safe side.

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