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I Forgot to Take my Birth Control Pill, What Should I Do?
One of the complaints I hear from women about the Pill is that they have a hard time remembering to take it everyday. So what happens if you forget?
Being even 12 hours late taking your birth control pill could increase your chances of getting pregnant.
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Dear Quiz: What Should I Do if I Miss a Pill?
Last week you learned all about the pros and cons of popular birth control methods, so now let's test your knowledge on one of the most widely used — the pill.
For it to be 99.9 percent effective, we all know that it must be taken at the same time every day, but since we are all human, it's easy to forget. So what should you do when that happens?
Group Therapy: I Missed My Pill!
I recently started on the pill and had a question. What is considered "missing" your pill? If I take it the same day, how much later than my normal time is it worth worrying about?
Myths About the Pill: Last Five
I hope I set your mind at ease by debunking the first five myths about the pill yesterday. If you've been waiting to hear more, check the last five:
Some Reasons the Pill Could Lose Its Effectiveness
Of all the birth control options, aside from abstinence, the pill is the best choice if you want to prevent pregnancy. It claims to be about 97 to 99 percent effective, which is just about perfect. Still, some women say they have accidentally gotten pregnant while using the pill, even though they used it correctly (with no missed pills).
Link Time!
- If you're giving a sex-related gift this year, check out these ten rules of gift-giving etiquette — Daily Bedpost
- Are the pill users sexually satisfied? — Jezebel
- Be sure to investigate these six date traits on a first date — The Frisky
- Check out these tips on how to meet a guy at a holiday party — Lemondrop
- Is skipping your period with your birth control safe? — gURL sex ed blog
- Do you keep old photos of your ex-boyfriends?
Birth Control Pill Cases Complete With Alarm
If you are on the birth control pill, chances are you absolutely love that they are so effective at preventing pregnancy and regulating your period, but you hate having to remember to take it everyday. Missing even one pill can really screw up your cycle and cause unplanned pregnancies, so it's important not to forget to pop your pill at the same time every day.
I just came across a clever little gadget that may help you remember.
I'm On The Pill And I'm Spotting
Dear Sugar For about a year and a half, I've been on the Pill. Occasionally I will have my period early or late, but mostly is it on schedule (to my pills). I had my scheduled period 2 weeks ago, but then a couple of days ago I started to bleed again.This Week With DearSugar
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