Even the most organized and responsible among us forget to take the Pill once in awhile. In this video, learn what to do if you miss taking a dose of your oral contraceptive, according to Kecia Gaither, MD, Ob/Gyn.
Dr. Gaither, an ob-gyn and maternal fetal medicine specialist, is director of perinatal services at Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center, a member of NYC Health + Hospitals System in Bronx, New York.
References
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2024). Combined hormonal contraceptives.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2024). Recommended actions after late or missed combined oral contraceptives.
Cornell University Health. (2022). Missed a birth control pill? Here’s what to do.
Planned Parenthood. (n.d.) What do I do if I miss a birth control pill?
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