Should I take the morning-after pill if I forgot it on Saturday night & had unprotected sex on Sunday?

29-year-old woman3 years ago

I realized this morning that I also forgot to take my Sunday night pill. I took it this morning around 9:30 when I realized my mistake.

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Alexandre Chagnon · 3 years ago

Hello ma'am,

It depends!

If you were in the first week of your pack, then yes one needs to take the morning after pill.

If you were in the next two weeks, one does not need the morning after pill. However, you will need to start a pack again as soon as you finish the one you are taking now, without a 7-day break (without menstruation).

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