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Taken Mala-D Irregularly. Am I Still Protected?
It s the first time I took Mala-D. My menstruation bleeding started last Dec. 2. Forgot to take on the 5th day of my menstruation. Instead, taken the first pill in the 6th day, that was at the following morning at 8am and took the second pill at 10pm on the same day. Was it still ok? Can I still be protected if I do sex?
Wed, 19 Dec 2012
Hello,
Missing a pill increases the risk of becoming pregnant.
If you miss one dose, take it as soon as you remember or take two pills at the time of your next regularly scheduled dose. There is little likelihood that ovulation will occur.
You should however, use a second method of birth control such as a condom or a spermicidal cream, jelly, or foam for at least seven consecutive days following the missed tablet to ensure protection from pregnancy.
Thanks
Missing a pill increases the risk of becoming pregnant.
If you miss one dose, take it as soon as you remember or take two pills at the time of your next regularly scheduled dose. There is little likelihood that ovulation will occur.
You should however, use a second method of birth control such as a condom or a spermicidal cream, jelly, or foam for at least seven consecutive days following the missed tablet to ensure protection from pregnancy.
Thanks
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