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How many birth control pills can you miss before conception?

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Not an expert, but I think missing only 1 could cause fertility.

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What to do if you miss a birth control pill?
Take two pills the next day. You are fine.
How many pills in birth control?
There are 28 pills in birth control. 21 white hormone pills and 7 pink sugar "reminder" pills.
What do you do if you completely miss a birth control pill?
Take it as soon as you realise. Then you need to take "other" birth control measures for the next seven days.
What if you miss 1 birth control pill?
Take it as soon as you remember. You might take 2 in one day. Use another form of bc until you start your new pack of pills. Remember sperm can live inside of you for up to 48 hours. So you could be...
How do birth control pills prevent conception?
Birth Control Pills prevent pregnancy by suppressing ovulation - without ovulation there is no fertile egg, so no chance to get pregnant. Some BCP also make cervical mucus thick which prevents sperm...