I had the Flu on monday (just for 1 day) but had to miss a birth control pill, n!
Question: I missed my Monday dose of Ortho-Tricylin because I was throwning up and I knew I would just throw my pill up, so I didn't take it until yesterday and then took yesterdays pill this morning, so now I just have to take today's pill tonight (I always take my pill at night) so I am pretty much back on schedule except now I am spotting! I have never had this before. Does this mean my BC is not working? I checked my ovulation dates on an online ovulation calculator, and I'm past my window, but then why am I spotting? Will it stop once I take my pill tonight? I've been on oral contraceptives for 6 years now. I really thought even if I missed a couple like this that my 6 years of taking pills would play into the equation.
Answers: I missed my Monday dose of Ortho-Tricylin because I was throwning up and I knew I would just throw my pill up, so I didn't take it until yesterday and then took yesterdays pill this morning, so now I just have to take today's pill tonight (I always take my pill at night) so I am pretty much back on schedule except now I am spotting! I have never had this before. Does this mean my BC is not working? I checked my ovulation dates on an online ovulation calculator, and I'm past my window, but then why am I spotting? Will it stop once I take my pill tonight? I've been on oral contraceptives for 6 years now. I really thought even if I missed a couple like this that my 6 years of taking pills would play into the equation.
Its because of the missed pill. Its normal.
If you are concerned, wear condoms for the next week (or read your pamphlet that came with the pack to see what to do about a missed pill).
When I miss a pill chances are I will spot. I've had times where I've spotted up until I actually had my next period. As far as your BC not working, anytime you miss a pill for any reason you should ALWAYS use another form of protection if you are going to have intercourse within a week after a missed pill. Other than that you'll be back to normal at LEAST by your next period if not sooner depending on how sensitive your body is to the missed pill.