![]() The progestogen-only pill (POP) is taken every day without a break. You might need emergency contraception if you’ve had unprotected sex during the pill-free break.Use additional contraception for the next 7 days.Start the next pack as soon as you remember.If you started a pack more than 24 hours late after a 7-day pill-free break or 96 hours late after a 4-day pill-free break: If you're due to start a pill-free break within the next 7 days, don't take the break.If you're in any other week, you shouldn't need emergency contraception, unless you've missed another pill in the last 7 days.If you're in the first week after a pill-free break and you've had unprotected sex this week or in the break, you might need emergency contraception.Use extra contraception if you have sex during the next 7 days.Continue taking the rest of the pack as normal.Take the last pill you missed now, leave any earlier missed pills.If it's been more than 72 hours since your last pill: If you're in any other week, emergency contraception isn't usually needed, unless you've missed another pill in the last 7 days.Or your missed a pill in the 7 days before your pill-free break.You started the pack more than 24 hours late.If you're in the first week after a pill-free break, you won't need emergency contraception unless:.Continue taking the rest of the pack as usual.If it's been between 48 and 72 hours since your last pill: You might need to take 2 pill on one day.If it's been less than 48 hours since your last pill: You should take combined pills in the correct order and at the same time each day. You can also take these pills in similar ways to the combined pill. But there are other ways you can take the combined pill, find out more.Įveryday pills, for example Microgynon 30 ED, contain 7 inactive (dummy) pills which simply help you know when to start a new pack. The combined pill is typically taken daily for 21 days then stopped for 4 or 7 days, during which time you will experience a withdrawal bleed. But it’s important to check your pill pack for specific instructions, or you can speak to your GP or a pharmacist. We’re going to give you some advice on what to do if you miss a pill. ![]() ![]() If you are unsure what type of pill you’re on, you can check the packet and search the brand name online.
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