What should a woman be advised to do if she misses one combined oral contraceptive pill (OCP)?
If one pill is missed, the woman should be instructed to take the combined OCP as soon as she remembers, even if it means taking two pills in one day. All clinicians should offer women written instructions about what to do if they miss pills in as simplified a format as possible. Some companies provide tear-off sheets explaining this information in a clear and concise fashion. This information should be made available at the time of the woman’s first prescription. Counseling about emergency contraception and a prescription for emergency contraception are recommended when any contraceptive method is initiated.
