Contraception & screeningFree in the app
Missed combined pills
What to do depends on how many and which week.
Source: FSRH CEUMissed
| One pill | Take it now, continue; no extra precautions. |
|---|---|
| Two or more | Take latest pill; condoms until 7 pills taken in a row. |
| In week 1 | Consider emergency contraception if sex in the break or week 1. |
| In week 3 | Omit the pill-free interval. |
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