Don't Always Advise Backup When Oral Contraceptive Doses Are Missed

June 2014

Women often ask how to handle missed doses of an oral contraceptive.

Combined OCs need to be taken for 7 consecutive days to reliably prevent pregnancy. This means the most risky time to miss pills is just before or after a hormone-free interval.

Use these latest rules from CDC for most monthly combo OCs.

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Don't Always Advise Backup When Oral Contraceptive Doses Are Missed

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