YOUNG-WOMEN Messages for August, 2002: Re: Definition of 'missing a pill'

Re: Definition of 'missing a pill'

From: Alicia M. Lapidus M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 8 Aug 2002 11:03:12 -0500 (CDT)

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At Thu, 8 Aug 2002, Kristy wrote: >
>I have been on Triphasil for over a year now, and I have always wanted
>to know the most precise definition of missing a pill. I am normally
>very good about taking my pill at the same time every day, but there are
>times when I have waited up to three hours later than I did the day
>before to take my pill (eg 8 pm on Thursday, and then 11 pm on Friday).
>Is this considered missing? Is there a window of opportunity? This is
>something that I have been concerned with for some time. Any
>information would be greatly appreciated.
>
>Thank you in advance!

It means that you haven't taken it before 36 hs. from the previous one. (or 12 hs. the time you were supposed to take it.)

-- Alicia M. Lapidus M.D. Chief of Staff Obstetrics, Hospital Fernández Assistant Professor, School of Medicine, Barcelo University Vicepresident of Argentine Society of Hypertension in Pregnancy Director Latina Obgyn.net- http\latina.obgyn.net\espanol Buenos Aires Argentina

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