In case a woman forgets to take the oral contraceptive Yaz, its protective effect may decrease, especially during the first week of platelets.
Therefore, it is important to use another method of contraception, such as condom, to prevent pregnancy.
- In addition.
- An alternative for those who often forget to take the pill is to use another method in which daily use of the pill is not necessary.
- See: How to choose the best method of birth control.
For one week, if the delay is up to 12 hours from the usual time, you should take the forgotten tablet as soon as you notice and take the next tablet at the usual time, even if you take 2 tablets on the same day. .
In these cases, Yaz contraceptive protection is generally maintained and therefore there is no risk of becoming pregnant.
If there is a delay of more than 12 hours from the usual time, Yaz’s contraceptive protection may be decreased, especially when forgetting occurs at the beginning or end of the pack. See below how to proceed in each specific case.
If you forget more than one pill in the same package, consult a doctor, because the more pills you forget, the less contraceptive effect.
In these cases, if bleeding does not occur within 4 days of the new platelet, talk to your doctor before starting a new platelet, as a woman may be pregnant.