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Practice Bulletin No. The mini-pill is taken every day without a break. A girl who is taking it might have no period at all or she may have irregular periods. For the minipill to work, it must be taken at the same time every day, without missing any doses.
Any type of birth control pill works best when it is taken every single day at the same time of day, regardless of whether a girl is going to have sex. This is especially important with progesterone-only pills. For the first 7 days of taking the Pill, a girl should use an additional form of contraception, such as condoms, to prevent pregnancy.
After 7 days, the Pill should work alone to prevent pregnancy. This timing can vary based on the type of Pill and when you start taking it — so be sure to talk about it with your doctor. Also, it's important to continue using condoms to protect against sexually transmitted diseases STDs.
If pills are skipped or forgotten, a girl is not protected against pregnancy and she will need a backup form of birth control, such as condoms. Or she will need to stop having sex for a while. Do not take a friend's or relative's pills. Over the course of 1 year, about 9 out of typical couples who rely on the Pill to prevent pregnancy will have an accidental pregnancy. Of course, this is an average figure and the chance of getting pregnant depends on whether you take your birth control pills every day.
The Pill is an effective form of birth control, but even missing 1 day increases the chance of getting pregnant. In general, how well each type of birth control method works depends on a lot of things. These include whether a person has any health conditions or is taking any medicines or herbal supplements that might interfere with its use for example, an herb like St.
John's wort can affect how well the Pill works. If you cannot get the combined pill, you may be advised to use the progestogen-only pill or condoms for now. If you want advice about changing your contraceptive pill, you can visit a GP, contraceptive nurse sometimes called a family planning nurse , or sexual health clinic. You should not have a break between different packs, so you will usually be advised to start the new pill immediately or wait until the day after you take the last of your old pills.
You may also be advised to use alternative methods of contraception during the changeover, as the new pill may take a short time to take effect. Contraception services are free and confidential, including for people under the age of If you're under 16 and want contraception, the doctor, nurse or pharmacist will not tell your parents or carer as long as they believe you fully understand the information you're given and your decisions.
Doctors and nurses work under strict guidelines when dealing with people under They'll encourage you to consider telling your parents, but they will not make you. The only time that a professional might want to tell someone else is if they believe you're at risk of harm, such as abuse.
The risk would need to be serious, and they would usually discuss this with you first. Page last reviewed: 1 July Next review due: 1 July Combined pill - Your contraception guide Secondary navigation Getting started How does the female condom work? Where to get contraception. What is emergency contraception? Where can I get emergency contraception? Emergency contraception.
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What should I do if I miss a pill progestogen-only pill? For some, the contraceptive pill is an option. This fact sheet discusses the two main types of contraceptive pills. If you're having sex and don't want to get pregnant, you need contraception. Contraception is also called birth control or family planning. This fact sheet discusses your options.
Women are encouraged to discuss their health needs with a health practitioner. If you have concerns about your health, you should seek advice from your health care provider or if you require urgent care you should go to the nearest Emergency Dept.
Breadcrumbs: Home Health information Contraception Contraceptive pills. The combined pill How well does it work? Advantages A regular bleed with reduced blood loss. Acne often improves. Improvement or absence of PMS premenstrual syndrome which can cause uncomfortable symptoms and mood changes in the days before your period starts.
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