Birth control question
Posted: Mon May 23, 2016 3:24 pm
I have 2 random questions about birth control (specifically talking about Ocella).
1) I read in the pamphlet that comes with the pill that if you miss 1 does and take it as soon as you remember and continue your other dose as usual that you do not need to use any kind of backup method (quoting directly from the pamphlet: "Take it as soon as you remember. Take the next pill at you regular time. This means that you may take two pills in one day.") My question is what if you don't realize that you have missed a pill until it is 24 hours later and time for your next dose? I know that you are able to take two pills at once, but my question is specifically: do you need to use a backup method of birth control if you did not realize you missed it until it's time for the next dose?
2) When talking about Ocella, is it more effective the longer you are on it? For example, if you are on it for 7 years consistently, is it more effective than someone who has only been on it for 1 year? I have read conflicting reports about this online.
Thanks!
1) I read in the pamphlet that comes with the pill that if you miss 1 does and take it as soon as you remember and continue your other dose as usual that you do not need to use any kind of backup method (quoting directly from the pamphlet: "Take it as soon as you remember. Take the next pill at you regular time. This means that you may take two pills in one day.") My question is what if you don't realize that you have missed a pill until it is 24 hours later and time for your next dose? I know that you are able to take two pills at once, but my question is specifically: do you need to use a backup method of birth control if you did not realize you missed it until it's time for the next dose?
2) When talking about Ocella, is it more effective the longer you are on it? For example, if you are on it for 7 years consistently, is it more effective than someone who has only been on it for 1 year? I have read conflicting reports about this online.
Thanks!