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On Birth Control Pills. Forgot Pills For A Day, Took Day 21 Pill Instead Of Day 20 The Next Day. Guide

Hi, I'm taking a birth conrtol pill called Qlaira. I forgot to take the medication the other night and I was on day 20, then I forgot to start a new pack and took day 21. I am a couple hours over now and I'm confused about what I need to do. I cant contract my doctor due to the time and wont be able to till Monday morning. I was wondering if I should continue with the pack I'm on or open a new pack or just dont do anything till Monday morning. Thanks for the assistance in advance.
Wed, 8 May 2013
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Hi,
Thanks for the query.
As you missed one pill, the possibility of complete protection is some what doubtful.
So better to go for additional protection for one week.
And continue the older pack.
After completing the pack you can go for new pack as per the schedule.
In this week you can choose some barrier method of contraception.
For more details you can ask me through: http://www.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-sree-gouri-sr/63429
Take care.

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On Birth Control Pills. Forgot Pills For A Day, Took Day 21 Pill Instead Of Day 20 The Next Day. Guide

Hi, Thanks for the query. As you missed one pill, the possibility of complete protection is some what doubtful. So better to go for additional protection for one week. And continue the older pack. After completing the pack you can go for new pack as per the schedule. In this week you can choose some barrier method of contraception. For more details you can ask me through: http://www.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-sree-gouri-sr/63429 Take care.