Oh no! My pill!

[babyC]

Morning all. I need your help!

I've been on the pill for the last five years and have never been late taking it or missed one... until yesterday!

I went to take it at my usual time last night and realised Monday's was still sitting there in the pack! It's so unlike me to forget, I'm usually so vigilant with it. Anyway, I'm now terrified 'bout the obvious. Can anyone reassure me? We last had sex on Saturday, should I be okay?

I'm on Cilest (combined) if that makes any difference at all?

Aaargh!

Thanks so much in advance. x

[mccfluff]

if you've taken sat aand sundays pill i would think you'd be ok, some more info here
http://www.fpa.org.uk/guide/contracep/compill. htm#15

[libby1980]

Read the instruction leaflet if you have it. Or give NHS direct a call, I think their number is 0845 4647. They will be able to help you out. How far through the packet are you? Apparently it is much riskier at the start of the packet to miss some.

[Alixw]

Hi babyC. I, like you have been taking Cilest for about 4-5 years. I have to say I've missed quite a few more than you have!! If i remember in time, i usually take the one i've missed and then carry on as normal. But when I have missed one completely, i've never had any problems at all. obviously that's not to say it wont happen, but so far so good! If i were you i'd just carry on as normal. You should be ok too as it's been a few days since you last had sex. Try not to worry too much!

[4getmenot]

If it was Mondays and you had the sex Saturday then yes. But are you sure it was Monday's you missed or you just didnt notice till lastnight. i.e if you have forgotten Fridays and then taken Saturday, Sundays etc. Whatever you do make sure if you have sex within the next 7 days use a condom. I cant believe anyone hasnt said that already.

[babyC]

Thank you all so much!

Thanks for that link, mccfluff, it was brilliant!

I'm about two thirds of the way through, libby. Thanks for your advice.

Feeling a bit better now, thanks, Alixw! :o)

Hi 4getmenot! I'm positive it was Monday's pill I missed as each pill has the day by the side of it. I'll definitely be sure to use extra precautions for the next week or so, just to be on the safe side.

Thanks again!

bC xxx

[chazza]

I read on a medical site recently that to put yourself at risk of pregnancy through missing a pill, you need to miss more than one.

Apparently years ago it was different but nowadays missing just one doesn't put you at risk.

You could give your GP a ring to check this out and maybe take a pregnancy test to put your mind at rest

[babyC]

That's good to know, thanks, chazza. Think I will take a test to be on the safe side (not yet obv.).

xxxxx bC