• May 1, 2024

Do you take pills Contraceptives? What have you done when you forgot to take it? Calm, do not worry, there are some steps to follow when you do not remember to take it at the same time every day.

According to the specialists of Planned Parenthood , the effectiveness of anticonceptive pill It increases if it is taken at the same time every day, however, when you forget to take it one day, only some adjustments are needed to prevent an unplanned pregnancy.

Follow these steps and plan your motherhood!

The first thing you should do is identify the type of pill that you take, since there are the combined ones (estrogen and progestin) and those that have only progestin. This is very important, since this way you will be able to know how to act correctly.

The possibility of a pregnancy increases when you spend more than seven days in a row without taking this hormonal method, but what can be done to have a full intimacy?

1. Use a backup method . Do not trust yourself and use a condom, diaphragm or cervical sponge.
2. Emergency contraception . The morning-after pill is recommended to be used as a supplement for that day of neglect, but its constant use should be avoided.
3. Progestin pills . If you use this method, take a pill as soon as you notice the forgetfulness and once at the usual time. Then, continue with the package normally.

Do not forget it again!

For you to have a safe and calm sexuality, you should only practice some habits that help you remember to take the pill as:

1. Put an alarm on your cell phone
2. Have an extra package. One leave it at home and the other take it with you. In this way there will be no excuse for not taking it, even when you arrive home late.
3. Take it during the night
4. Make it a habit. Repeat the action every day at the same time, either after dinner or brush your teeth
5. In case you have to leave for a trip or vacation, adapt a new schedule that does not prevent your taking.

Remember that a responsible privacy is controlling the moment you want to have children. Also, try to use a complementary method such as a condom, which can protect you from the risk of getting a sexually transmitted infection. And you, what do you do when you forget to take your anticoceptive pill?
 

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