Can I get pregnant if I miss a Sprintec pill?

You may get pregnant if you do not take one pill daily. Your period will usually begin while you are using these reminder pills.

What happens if you miss a day of Sprintec?

If you miss 1 active pill, take 2 pills on the day you remember. Then take 1 pill per day for the rest of the pack. If you miss 2 active pills in a row in Week 1 or 2, take 2 pills per day for 2 days in a row. Then take 1 pill per day for the rest of the pack.

How long does Sprintec stay in your system?

For most, the medication should be out of their system within 3 to 7 days. However, it can take a few months before a woman starts to see regular periods. This is due to hormone levels adjusting and ovulation beginning to occur on a predictable cycle.

Am I still protected if I miss a pill?

If you have missed 1 pill anywhere in the pack or started a new pack 1 day late, you’re still protected against pregnancy. You should: take the last pill you missed now, even if this means taking 2 pills in 1 day. carry on taking the rest of the pack as normal.

Can you get pregnant if you miss one birth control pill?

Yes, there’s a chance you could get pregnant if you miss one pill, but generally, the chance of pregnancy isn’t any higher than usual – with one exception: your risk is higher if you’re using progesterone-only pills.

Do you ovulate on the pill if missed one?

After a few days without the pill, hormones start fluctuating again and ovulation can occur. If you miss one pill, it’s ok to take two pills the following day–ovulation is not likely to happen that quickly.

Can I get pregnant if I miss one birth control pill?

How long after missing a pill are you protected?

Do I need backup birth control if I miss one pill?

This flow of hormones isn’t disrupted if you forget to take one combination pill and can get back on track within 24 hours, meaning you shouldn’t be at risk of getting pregnant. But you should still use a backup method of contraception, such as condoms, until you’ve taken your combination pill for 7 days in a row.