Rules for missed contraceptives by week Flashcards
1
Q
One pill missed, below 48 hours late.
A
Take missed pill ASAP, the remaining pills should be continued as normal.
2
Q
One pill missed, above 48 hours late.
A
Take missed pill ASAP, the remaining pills should be continued as normal.
Don’t have sex/use condoms for 7 days.
3
Q
(Above 48 hours) days 1-7 of course.
A
Emergency contraception should be considered if sex occurred during the pill-free interval, or in the first week of pill-taking.
4
Q
(Above 48 hours) days 8-14 of course.
A
No indication for emergency contraception if the pill has been taken correctly for the previous 7 days.
5
Q
(Above 48 hours) days 15-21 of course.
A
Omit the pill free interval by finishing the rest of the current pack (or discarding placebo tablets) and starting a new pack the next day.
