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Should New Pack Of Contraceptive Pills Be Started After Missing Pills?

Hello, My name is Erica and I am 19 years old. I am currently taking the a contraception pill called Ortho TriCyclen Lo. I have been on the pill for a year. This past Sunday I completed my 2nd week of the active pills for this pack. I should have started the dark blue active pills the next day, Monday. I did not take my pill Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday. It is now Thursday and I have missed three pills in a row. I read the instructions that came with this pack for information on what to do and it said to throw this pack away and start a whole new pack. This means I will prolong my period because of this mistake. My question is if it is okay for me to start a whole new pack or should I just have my period for a few days and then start the pack Sunday? I believe I should start another pack immediately but I just need to be sure. Thank you.
Wed, 3 Oct 2018
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Hi,

You should start new package since you forgot more than one pill. Or you can use condoms for rest of the month and begin the new package at first day of period.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Olgeta Xhufka,
General & Family Physician
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Should New Pack Of Contraceptive Pills Be Started After Missing Pills?

Hi, You should start new package since you forgot more than one pill. Or you can use condoms for rest of the month and begin the new package at first day of period. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Olgeta Xhufka, General & Family Physician