HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

On Combined Contraceptive Pill Yasmin, Missed Pill. What Are The Risks?

Hi, I m on the combined contraceptive pill Yasmin, and normally take it at 9pm. On Friday I forgot to take it and fell asleep, but woke up at 8am and took it straight away. Last night, I did the same, but this time woke up this morning at 7am and took it. I know Yasmin has a 12 hour window, but this seems to be cutting it a bit close. Have a missed 2 pills? Am I any less protected?
Mon, 19 May 2014
Report Abuse
OBGYN 's  Response
Dear member,
Thanks for writing to healthcare magic.
The contraception protection is present only when you have taken 7 continuous days of pill. As you have missed 2 continuous pill even though you have taken them in a 12 hour Window I would recommend that you abstain or use barrier (condom) for next 48 hours.
Thanks.
Dr Bhagyashree
I find this answer helpful

Note: Revert back with your gynae reports to get a clear medical analysis by our expert Gynecologic Oncologist. Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Recent questions on Progestagens


Loading Online Doctors....
On Combined Contraceptive Pill Yasmin, Missed Pill. What Are The Risks?

Dear member, Thanks for writing to healthcare magic. The contraception protection is present only when you have taken 7 continuous days of pill. As you have missed 2 continuous pill even though you have taken them in a 12 hour Window I would recommend that you abstain or use barrier (condom) for next 48 hours. Thanks. Dr Bhagyashree