I dropped one of my BC pills and took tomorrows Pill, is that safe?
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Either way would be perfectly fine.  I personally would just go ahead and finish the pack and start a day early.
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The best time to start the pill is in the first 5 days of your period.  Starting off-cycle, like you propose, seems to make the side effects more pronounced, and may make you more inclined to spot.  \n\nPersonally I wouldn't suggest it, since you don't know what your reaction to the pill or to skipping your period will be.  Just personal experience... it's not a health risk.  If you already have a prescription for the pill, inside each packet is a little instruction sheet which tells you that brand's particular suggestions for starting the pill if you don't start it on the first day of your period.\n\nAnd FYI, if you go ahead and start the pill midcycle, you are NOT protected against pregnancy for at least the first week, so use backup contraception if you're having sex.
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If, you've missed a dose — or several doses — of your birth control pills during a cycle, you might be at higher risk of unintended pregnancy during that cycle. To be safe, use a backup form of contraception, such as a condom\n\nIf you continued taking your birth control pill because you didn't realize you were pregnant, don't be alarmed. Despite years of this accident happening, there's very little evidence that exposure to the hormones in birth control pills causes birth defects."\nOnce you learn that you're pregnant, stop taking the birth control pill.
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Right the way after you take the pill, maybe after 1-3 hours. If you don't, the dose is probvably too low.
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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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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.
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Here's the scoop about birth control pills...\n\nYou have to take them EVERY DAY AT THE SAME TIME for them to be MOST effective (99% effective). If you take them everyday but at different times of day, it doesn't keep a constant level of hormone in your system. So long as you follow that cardinal rule your pill will be effective. The brand name of your pill isn't going to effect that either....so whether you're on a full dose or low dose hormone pill, it doesn't matter. If you're still unsure about it, there is no shame in using condoms. They are a great back-up method to BC pills.
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The 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.  http://www.fwhc.org/birth-control/thepill.htm\n\nIf you are taking oral antibiotics of any kind, be sure to use an additional back-up method such as condoms, spermicidal suppositories, VCF etc. during the entire time you are taking the medication and for a full 7 days afterward. http://www.wellesley.edu/Health/pill.html\n\nOftentimes the blame for contraceptive failure is placed on a short stint of antibiotic use. Anecdotal reports abound regarding the reduction in pill effectiveness caused by antibiotics such as ampicillin and tetracycline, but no studies have been able to prove these claims. Studies are clear, however, regarding drug interactions between birth control pills and anti-seizure medications and those drugs used to treat tuberculosis. Backup contraception would be warranted when taking phenytoin, carbamazepine, primidone, ethosuximide, methylphenobarbital, paramethadione, Phenobarbital, topiramate, rifampin, or griseofulvin and ST. JOHN'S WORT!!!!! http://health.ivillage.com/gyno/gynobc/0,,nwhrc_75hlt4ps,00.html
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I don't think that this medication is too be taken until the 1st-last day of your cycle. It isn't a long term medication. \nYour doctor should have told u how to take this.
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no, i take yasmin.\nive forgotten my pill in the morning and had to wait all day (cause of work) to take it. \nit hasnt affect me atleast. but be carefull. but no 20 to 30 min is not going to hurt.\nI have not had any side effects except gaining about 5 lbs. but that is the least of all lbs that you will gain out of all the bc's.\nive been on it for 2 yrs and its great i will never take another
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Birth control pills aren't 100% effective so there's always a possible of getting pregnant, but it's a small possibility!!  If you only missed your pill by an hour you shouldn't have anything to worry about!
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As long as you take you medication at the same time everyday you will be ok but just remember birth control is only 99.9% accurate, which means there is still that slight chance of getting pregnant. I've been on the pill for almost a month now an ive had sexual intercourse and ive been fine.
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yes this is withdrawal bleeding and your pill will not be working at the moment so use precautions
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I have had sex while on the pill and not gotten pregnant, so odds as slim that you will. However it is possible. So if you are concerned you can get tested at your local clinic.
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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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every hour afta unprotected sex you loose 1% off the rate of the moring after pill.\ni think wat u r on about is the sortof abortion pill- it has bad bad side effects and if u r tihnking of taking it u shod monitor the blood loss and stuff and b around ppl just incase soemthing goes wrong. its called the Rus48 i think.
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u can take the pill upto 72 hours but sooner you take its better. There are a few side effects but nothing serious