I had unprotected sex and I just started the pill should I take 2 pills instead of 1 tonight?
106143
no but if you are that worried about pregnancy you should look into the morning after pill.  if you do take two it will only hurt you not help with not getting pregnant.
919544
You should be okay if you've been taking it consistantly. You took it as soon as you remembered. If you don't get your period this month, take a pregnancy test anyways. Birth control does NOT harm early pregnancy or cause abortions so, if you do find yourself pregnant and do decide to continue the pregnancy you do not have to worry about taking the pills without knowing you were pregnant. Also, if you find yourself continuing to forget your pill, perhaps because of your busy schedule. You should see your doctor about other forms of hormonal birth contorl such as the Ortho-evra patch, the Nuva Ring or the Depo-provera shot. Good luck!
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I would take them again but you need to be careful and use other methods of protection until you've had a week back on the pill. Another tip, what about a coil, mirena coil, it releases progesterone so you won't forget to take your pill again. Bit undignified at first but I wouldn't look back.
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I am not an expert about the pill, so I researched this for you, after you read it, you will have a much better understanding...\n\n \n\nWhat are Birth Control Pills? \nThe Pill is the most popular type of birth control. There are many different brands of The Pill and they come in packs of 21 or 28 pills. One pill is taken every day. The first 21 pills have a combination of synthetic estrogen and progesterone hormones. The Pill stops ovulation, preventing the ovaries from releasing eggs. The Pill also thickens cervical mucus, making it harder for sperm to enter the uterus. The hormones in the Pill prevent fertilization. The last 7 pills of a 28-day pack have no hormones and are called spacer pills. The Pill is 92-99.7% effective as birth control. It does not protect against reproductive tract infections, including HIV/AIDS.\n\nUse \nWhen started within 6 days of the start of a period or within 6 days after an abortion, The Pill is effective immediately. If the Pill is started at other times, it will be effective after one month. To lower the risk of pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections, condoms can be used while taking The Pill. \nStarting The Pill:\nThere are several ways to begin taking The Pill. One common way is to start on the first day of your period or the first day after an abortion. Some women prefer to start on the first Sunday after they begin their period or the first Sunday after an abortion. \nContinuing:\nTake one pill every day until you finish an entire pack. Try to link taking The Pill with a regular activity that you do at the same time every day, like eating a meal or brushing your teeth. If you have a 28-day pack, start a new pack immediately after you finish the old one. If you have a 21-day pack, take one pill every day for 21 days, no pills for 7 days, then start the new pack immediately. \nCautions \nSome women may not be able to take The Pill because of the risk of serious health problems. Women who are over 35 and smoke or who have any of the following conditions should not take The Pill: \n·History of heart attack or stroke\n·Blood clots\n·Unexplained vaginal bleeding\n·Known or suspected cancer\n·Known or suspected pregnancy\n·Liver disease \nWomen who are under 35 and smoke, have migraines, gallbladder disease, hypertension, diabetes, epilepsy, sickle cell disease, elective surgery, a history of blood clots, liver or heart disease may not be able to take The Pill. Your clinician or doctor can decide. \nWomen who use The Pill have a higher risk of heart attack and stroke. The effects of The Pill on breast cancer are still unknown. The Pill lowers a woman's chance of developing ovarian cancer, endometrial cancer, and pelvic inflammatory disease. \nAs the body adjusts to hormonal changes created by The Pill, women often experience some minor side effects, including:\n·Irregular bleeding or spotting\n·Nausea\n·Breast tenderness\n·Weight gain and/or water retention\n·Spotty darkening of the skin\n·Mood changes\nSide effects usually disappear after 2-3 cycles. If your side effects are bothersome after 2-3 cycles or if heavy bleeding occurs, continue taking your pills and call the clinic for an appointment to talk about your prescription. \nDrug Interactions \nThe effectiveness of the Pill is lowered when taken with certain medications, including antibiotics, anti-seizure, tuberculosis, and migraine medications. If you are taking any medications, tell your clinician. When taking medications that may interfere with BC, consider adding a backup method of birth control, like condoms and spermicide. As with all drugs, it is useful to inform all your medical providers if you are using hormonal birth control. \nWomen who experience any of the following symptoms while taking The Pill should call the clinic immediately: \n·Abdominal pains (severe) \n·Chest pain or shortness of breath \n·Headaches (severe) \n·Eye problems, such as blurred vision \n·Severe leg or arm pain or numbness
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Yes, it's normal to take a while to adjust to it. My first month on the pill I started bleeding immediately when I stopped taking the active pills, then the second pack took a little longer, and now I take my last pill on a Friday morning and start my period on the following Tuesday morning. They say you shouldn't worry if you totally skip one period on the pill, but if you miss two you should contact your doctor. If you've taken the pills every day, not been late in taking them, and haven't been violently sick or had really bad diarrhoea within a few hours of taking a pill, then the likelihood of being pregnant is practically zero. Don't worry about it, just give it another few days.
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i would go to the doctor.  the pill is not 100%, but then nothing is, except abstinence
169212
You have to be very careful when on the pill as simple things can interupt its protection.  Such as antibiotics, too much liqorice, missing the pill etc etc.  Make sure you take your pill at the exact same time of the day everyday.
583364
you should definitely see a doctor; See if you can do other kinds of birth control if you're forgetting that much. if you have to catch up by taking 2 pills a day here is some news for you. you're not protecting yourself anyway! be careful@
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The morning after pill is basically a high dose of the regular birthcontrol pill.  i.e. taking several birth control pills at once has the same effect.\n\nIt is best to take it immediately or within 24 hours.  It is to be used as an emergency contraceptive, like when a condom breaks or the woman is raped.  It is not meant for routine use.  If used as indicated/directed, it should have no permanent harm to the user.\n\nHowever, it should be noted that the common birth control pill has been shown to permanently reduce a woman's libido.  It always surprises me that this isn't publicized more.  At first, I thought it was an attempt by conservative elements to stop women from taking birth-control pills.  But the studies have been successfully replicated.  BC pills permantently lower a woman's sex drive.  Who knows the implications of a higher dose morning after pill?  I haven't seen any research on that.
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Here's a start ask about where did i leave my remote control or what should i wear tomorrow or even ask if i have sex without protection will i have a chance to become pregnant or recieving a STD.There's a starter kit for you.-lol-
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More than likely you are spotting/ break through bleeding because you missed a pill or took one late. Did you make up the missed pill? You should always take all of the pills in your pill pack regardless of any bleeding. As soon as you realize that you missed a pill take it and stay on schedule with the rest of your pill pack. Not doing so will reduce the effectiveness of your pills. Also, these may not be the best pills for you, tell your doctor what symptoms you are having and they can determine a better pill for you. If you have stopped taking your pills or didn't make up the missed pills you would be wise to use condoms until you see your doctor and are told otherwise.
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thats so not good, why would you do that? im sorry i just had to ask i think you defientley need to speak with whichever kind of doctor gave you those pills and they should have went over how to take them with you more thorougly. taking for at one time can be very damaging towards your body and mess you period up for a while. i think you need to get on the phone with them and find out what to do its there job to tell you how to use them, and your job to read the instructions. k-t and im sorry they went very thorough but atleast now you know
1090612
here's the deal with the pill. you technically have about a three day window to take it before the hormones leave your system, but this is a VERY wide window. you should be taking it within the same hour every day, but if it like you say was only a three hour window, you will be fine. if you are still worried, use a condom and go back to taking your pill AT THE ORIGINAL TIME you were taking it before the slip up:) and call your gyno or local planned parenthood if you need to ask stuff like this, they're awesome at answering every kind of question;)
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I take my pill at the same time everyday, but sometimes I take it late for various reasons.  You'll be fine as long as you don't skip one whole day.
686877
Birth control pills must be taken each day at about the same time to be effective and prevent pregnancy. The best time to take them is at night, before you go to bed
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I am assuming that you have not had sex yet and that you are breastfeeding.  wait one more week and start the pills on sunday.  sounds like you do not know much about birth control.  micronor is the minipill, it only has one hormone in it-it is not the same as the regular birth control pill.  the only women who use it are breastfeeding moms.  if you are not breastfeeding, you should not be on micronor unless there is some other reason for you not to take hormones.  morning, evening doesnt matter. whatever is easier for you to remember it every single day sex certainly doesnt matter-you do know you have to take it everyday right, not just when you have sex.  it is VERY VERY important that micronor be taken every single day at approxiametely the same time of the day.  micronor is not like the regular pill, you cannot be late or miss pills and then take 2 later.  taking micronor late will greatly increase your chances of becoming pregnant.  use condoms for the first month, but you really should not be having sex for another 3 wk or so anyway.  when you see your doctor at your next visit, be sure to discuss your birth control with them.  if you are not breastfeeding, ask your doctor for a different method
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Absolutely NOT! All the pill protects you from is pregnancy. It doesn't do squat to prevent STD's. It's quite likely that you have something that may not have even shown up yet, so before you get to your next partner be sure to get tested. Unless you're in a completely monogomous and trusted relationship, you have to use condoms. You'll be more than sorry if you don't. Believe me.