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Is Emergency Contraceptive Required After Missing Doses Of Cerazette Post Intercourse?

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Posted on Thu, 20 Aug 2015
Question: Hello , I took my birth control (cerazette) on Saturday morning as usual, had sex in Saturday night, took the pill on Sunday but missed Monday and Tuesday morning. Do I need emergency birth control?
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Answered by Dr. Ivo Ditah (15 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Yes, you need an emergency birth control to be safe!

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Missing your pills on two days makes the efficacy to be jeopardized. I will not want to take any further chances and will encourage you to take emergency birth control as soon as possible as we are running short of time. It is better to be safe than sorry and that’s what am doing right now.

Best wishes to you and keep me updated. Always try to take your pills as recommended for best results.
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Is Emergency Contraceptive Required After Missing Doses Of Cerazette Post Intercourse?

Brief Answer: Yes, you need an emergency birth control to be safe! Detailed Answer: Hi, Missing your pills on two days makes the efficacy to be jeopardized. I will not want to take any further chances and will encourage you to take emergency birth control as soon as possible as we are running short of time. It is better to be safe than sorry and that’s what am doing right now. Best wishes to you and keep me updated. Always try to take your pills as recommended for best results.