contraception

Question 1

what to do if missed 1 day of COCP?

Answer 1

take the last pill even if it means taking two pills in one day and then continue taking pills daily, one each day
no additional contraceptive protection needed

Question 2

what to do if 2 or more COCP are missed?

Answer 2

take the last pill even if it means taking two pills in one day, leave any earlier missed pills and then continue taking pills daily, one each day

the women should use condoms or abstain from sex until she has taken pills for 7 days in a row

Question 3

what to do if 2 or more pills are missed in week one of the cycle?

Answer 3

• emergency contraception should be considered

Question 4

is emergency contraception needed if missed pills in week 2 of the cycle?

Answer 4

• no need to take emergency contraception

Question 5

what should you do if 2 or more pills are missed in week 3 of the cycle?

Answer 5

finish the pills in her current pack and start a new pack the next day; thus omitting the pill free interval