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Re: [Birth Control] accidentally took two...

From: Richard Chudacoff, MD, FACOG (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 17 Feb 2002 14:47:13 -0600 (CST)

At Sun, 17 Feb 2002, anonymous@obgyn.net wrote: >
>Dear Ortho Novum Specialist,
>
>I have accidentally taken two pills (ortho novum 21) in one day. I've never
>done this before, and I've been on the pill for 10 years. Do I take one the
>next day, or skip a day? Please respond immediately. I need to know what to
>do today.
> val

Although I'm not just an Ortho Novum Specialist, your best bet is to continue taking one pill daily. This is going to move your cycle up one day. Do not wait an extra day to start your new pack, or you will triple your chance of pregnancy for that month. 

--
Richard Chudacoff, MD, FACOG
Chudacoff Obstetrics & Gynecology, PLLC
Sugar Land, TX


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     **Thank you for understanding :).**



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