Forgetting a contraceptive pill that triggered a period: what to do?

Hello !

Thank you for your question!

Some women are more susceptible to forgetting than others. Which birth control pill is it? Where in your pack are you currently? Is this the first time this has happened to you? Are you taking your birth control pills continuously or do you stop every month?

This information will help me to better guide you

I look forward to hearing from you!

Laurie Hudon-Germain, pharmacist

Hello !

Thanks for the information!

It's possible that the body is more sensitive to forgetting, especially after a few packs. I suggest you stop for a few days now (5-7 days) and then resume continuous intake as usual afterwards. The important thing is to have taken at least 3 consecutive weeks before stopping. Since you are on your third pack and your period has started, I suggest that you start from scratch by stopping for a few days

I hope to have answered your question and I am available for more details if necessary!

Laurie Hudon-Germain, pharmacist

In fact, you stop today and in 5 to 7 days you can start again

When you start again, it will be for a minimum of 21 consecutive days, but you can then start again for 3 months as usual.

Is this clearer?

Laurie Hudon-Geramin, pharmacist

In fact, the important thing is to do at least 21 days before stopping. So if you start the next pack after the 20 days without stopping, there will be no problem

The golden rule is this

Is it clearer this way? Don't hesitate if you need me to rephrase it!

Laurie Hudon-Germain, pharmacist