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Missed a Yasmin pill - Day 6 of new pack...Advice?

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  • 19-10-2012 11:08am
    #1
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    Hi,

    I had never forgotten a pill until yesterday and only realised this morning when I went to take 'Friday's - Day 7' and I noticed I hadn't taken Thursday's - Day 6.

    I read on the information booklet that if you miss a pill in week one and it's more than 12 hours missed (in my case 24hours exactly) then take the two together which I did (Fri 10:30am took Thurs and Fri doses).

    When I read so more it says to use protection for the next 7 days but it also says if you had sex in the previous 7 days (which I did on Day 1/Day 2) then there is a chance of pregnancy.

    To say I am panicking would be an understatement. Is there anyone that can suggestion anything. Am I really naive in thinking that sperm can still be alive 5.5 days later or would taking a morning after pill today do anything useful?

    I understand ye can't give out medical advice etc...but if anyone can speak from experience etc it would be much appreciated.


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    ash23
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    http://www.reproductivechoices.ie/Women%27s_services/Emergency_contraception.aspx

    You can get the iud for up to 5 days


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    ash23 wrote: »
    Have you considered also taking the morning after pill which you can buy in some pharmacies? I know it's meant to be taken within 72 hours but it's better than nothing I guess.
    Other than that there is nothing else you can do but wait.

    That's what I was wondering about...but will it be in any way effective nearly 6 days later as it says the sooner you take it the more effective it is...or will its effectiveness increase because I'm on the pill...confused...I don't know...


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    ash23
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    Sorry I edited my post because I found the link for the IUD for up to 5 days.


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    Lucyfur
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    Hi,

    Contact your doctor or pharmacist for the best advice


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