Missed your birth control pill? Here's what to do

If you missed a birth control pill, take it as soon as you remember and then continue the rest of the pack as usual. If only one pill was missed, contraceptive protection is generally maintained. If two or more pills were missed, use condoms for the next 7 days and consider emergency contraception if you had unprotected sex recently. The exact advice depends on the type of pill and how many pills were missed. Please provide the pill name and details of the missed doses for specific guidance.