Do I have to take another method of contraception if I stop the pill for 4 days?

23-year-old woman3 years ago

I take the pill continuously, however, I stop it for 4 days and start it again on the 5th day. Do I have to protect myself with another method of contraception for 10 days or does the pill continue to work?

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Alexandre Campeau Calfat · 3 years ago

Hello!

If you have been on the pill continuously for 21 days or more, the maximum time to stop is 7 days. So, if you stop the pill for 4 days, you can safely resume it on day 5 without additional protection.

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Alexandre Campeau Calfat

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