Missed a pill?
Lots of girls forget to take a pill sometimes. Or they’ve vomited or had diarrhea, so the pill is less effective. There are plenty of free apps to download, which can remind you to take the pill. You could also set a daily reminder on your phone.
Are you still protected?
The chance of becoming pregnant depends on the week when you missed a pill and how many pills you missed. If you’ve vomited or had diarrhea, that also counts as missing a pill.
Have you had sex?
If you’ve had penis-in-vagina sex, and semen got into your vagina there is a chance of pregnancy, especially if:
- You had just started taking the pill
- You missed the 1st pill after the pill-free week
- You’ve forgotten to take 1 or more pills in the 1st week of your pill strip
- You’ve missed a pill twice or more in a short period
- You’ve forgotten a pill once before from the same pill strip
Read the instructions
If you’ve had sex and some semen got into your vagina, read the pill instruction leaflet to find out what you should do. You can also ask your doctor or get in touch with Fundashon Famia Plania.
Do you often miss a pill?
Perhaps a different kind of contraceptive would suit you better. Explore your other options here. You can also talk to your doctor or Fundashon Famia Plania.
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