![]() ![]() It can be complicated working out what to do if you have missed some pills, so if you are not sure what to do ask your doctor, nurse or pharmacist as soon as you can. Check out the information below for your pill-taking options. Depending on how you are taking the pill, you might need to take other steps to protect yourself from pregnancy. Take a pill as soon as you remember and the next one at the normal time (even if this means taking 2 pills together). If you miss 1 pill, you are still protected from pregnancy. If you forget to take a pill, take it as soon as you remember, and take the next one at the normal time (even if this means taking 2 pills together). This way of taking the pill is the best way to protect you from pregnancy. Take the hormone pills for 21 days and then go straight on to taking the hormone pills from a new packet. Option 3: To not have a period (also called continuous regimen) When you want to have a period, take the non-hormone pills for 7 days, then start the hormone pills again from a new packet. Take the hormone pills for 21 days, then go straight on to taking the hormone pills from a new packet, missing the 7 non-hormone pills. Option 2: To have a period every few months Repeat this every month. Your period will start while you are taking the non-hormone pills. Take the hormone pills for 21 days, THEN take the non-hormone pills for 7 days. The most effective option is if you take the hormone pills continuously (the ‘not have a period’ option). With every option you need to take one pill each day, at roughly the same time. A standard pill packet contains 21 ‘active’ hormone pills and 7 non-hormone pills. ![]() The following 3 options allow you flexibility and choice. When taking the pill, you don't need to have a period every month. ![]()
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