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On Combined Contraceptive Pill Yasmin, Missed Pill. What Are The Risks?
Hi, I m on the combined contraceptive pill Yasmin, and normally take it at 9pm. On Friday I forgot to take it and fell asleep, but woke up at 8am and took it straight away. Last night, I did the same, but this time woke up this morning at 7am and took it. I know Yasmin has a 12 hour window, but this seems to be cutting it a bit close. Have a missed 2 pills? Am I any less protected?
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Dear member,
Thanks for writing to healthcare magic.
The contraception protection is present only when you have taken 7 continuous days of pill. As you have missed 2 continuous pill even though you have taken them in a 12 hour Window I would recommend that you abstain or use barrier (condom) for next 48 hours.
Thanks.
Dr Bhagyashree
Thanks for writing to healthcare magic.
The contraception protection is present only when you have taken 7 continuous days of pill. As you have missed 2 continuous pill even though you have taken them in a 12 hour Window I would recommend that you abstain or use barrier (condom) for next 48 hours.
Thanks.
Dr Bhagyashree
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