WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for November, 2001: Re: [Birth Control] Double Dose

Re: [Birth Control] Double Dose

From: R. Daniel Braun, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 15 Nov 2001 10:49:11 -0600 (CST)

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At Thu, 15 Nov 2001, Natalie wrote: >
>I am currently on Ortho-Tricyclen for the past 3
>years..I am presently on Day 10-12 of the new
>pack..this past week though I usually take my pill in
>the morning at 9am. I think I accidentally took two
>pills in one day on Monday. Cuz when I looked at my
>pack Tuesday morning to take it..the day was set for
>Thursday. Quite to my confusion, I think I took two
>on Monday. So, I didnt take any pills on Tue or Wed
>because there werent any to take and today is Thursday
>and I took the pill that was in there my usual time.
>Now the question is, will my period stay on schedule
>or will I end up gettin it this week cuz of the mix
>up?

MAYBE. It could go either way.

Should I have taken the Thursday pill on Tuesday >instead?

Yes.

Should I use a backup method this weekend if >I have intercourse?

It would be a good idea to do so.

>Thanks
>Natalie
>
>http://personals.yahoo.com

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