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Is It Safe To Skip Contraceptive Pills For Few Days?

Hello, I m on vacation and I just realized I left my birth control. It s two hours each way to drive back and get it. If I don t go, I ll miss today s dose, Saturday, Sunday, and be back Monday night. Should I go get it or will I be ok missing three doses in a row?
posted on Mon, 29 Jun 2015
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You will miss the pill for about four days. You should take the precaution while having sex. It is better to bye the pills and take from the day.
If you missed 2 pills then take 2 pills on each of the next 2 days and then continue the rest as schedule.
If you are not able to bye the pills then use another form of contraception for next 7 days and start next pack without break.
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Is It Safe To Skip Contraceptive Pills For Few Days?

You will miss the pill for about four days. You should take the precaution while having sex. It is better to bye the pills and take from the day. If you missed 2 pills then take 2 pills on each of the next 2 days and then continue the rest as schedule. If you are not able to bye the pills then use another form of contraception for next 7 days and start next pack without break.