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Is It Necessary To Take Diane Pill If Not Having Sex?

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Posted on Mon, 20 May 2013
Question: Hi, I am going overseas 2day, and I forgot to take my diane35 with me... I wouldn't be back home for 2 weeks... Since I wouldn't be having sex, do I just contine taking the pill from where I left off when I get home in 2weeks?
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Answered by Dr. Aarti Abraham (43 minutes later)
Hello
Thanks for your query.
After you get home, use a backup method of contraception till your period.
Once you have your period, start a fresh pack from day 1 of your cycle again.
Take care
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Is It Necessary To Take Diane Pill If Not Having Sex?

Hello
Thanks for your query.
After you get home, use a backup method of contraception till your period.
Once you have your period, start a fresh pack from day 1 of your cycle again.
Take care