Help! I missed my birth control pill!

What should you do? First, of all, don’t beat yourself up about it. If and when you miss a pill, follow this simple chart.

One missed pill: take missed pill as soon as possible and take next pill at usual time.

Two missed pills during first two weeks: take two pills as soon as possible, then two pills the next day, then return to normal schedule with additional barrier contraceptive for the remainder of the month.

Three missed pills in the first two weeks: immediately start a new pack (without a pill-free interval) and use back up for 7 days.

Two missed pills in third week: immediately start a new pack (without a pill free interval) and use back up for 7 days.

Many couples use regular back up methods to be safe.