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Missed pill

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nightowl558 · 12/12/2025 06:38

I'm on the combined pill and missed one, do I take today's as normal or leave it? I've googled and there's different advice so no help at all! I'm using this for regulating the periods so not contraception.

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dementedpixie · 12/12/2025 07:08

Which pill?
You usually take the missed pill and then take the next pill at the usual time even if that means you take 2 on the same day

dementedpixie · 12/12/2025 07:12

What to do if you miss a pill
If you miss a pill or pills, or you start a pack late, this can make the pill less effective at preventing pregnancy. The chance of getting pregnant after missing a pill or pills depends on:

  • when the pills are missed
  • how many pills are missed
If you have missed 1 pill, anywhere in the pack:
  • take the last pill you missed now, even if it means taking 2 pills in one day
  • continue taking the rest of the pack as usual
  • you don’t need to use additional contraception, such as condoms
  • take your 7-day pill-free break as normal
If you have missed 2 or more pills (you are taking your pill more than 48 hours late) anywhere in the pack:
  • take the last pill you missed now, even if it means taking 2 pills in one day
  • leave any earlier missed pills
  • continue taking the rest of the pack as usual and use additional contraception such as condoms for the next 7 days
  • you may need emergency contraception
  • you may need to start the next pack of pills without a break
nightowl558 · 12/12/2025 09:01

dementedpixie · 12/12/2025 07:08

Which pill?
You usually take the missed pill and then take the next pill at the usual time even if that means you take 2 on the same day

Microgynon30, I take packs back to back to avoid periods.

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