If you miss a day of birth control, what you should do depends on the type of pill you are taking and how many pills you have missed. Here are some general guidelines based on the search results:

• If you missed one pill anywhere in the pack or started a new pack one day late, youre still protected against pregnancy. Take the last pill you missed now, even if this means taking two pills in one day. Carry on taking the rest of the pack as normal. Take your 7-day pill-free break or dummy pills as normal.

• If you missed one active (hormonal) pill or if you started a pack one day late, take the missed pill as soon as possible. Continue taking the remaining pills at the usual time, even if it means taking two pills on the same day. No additional contraceptive protection is needed.

• If you missed two or more active pills, take the last pill you missed as soon as you remember, even if you have to take two pills on the same day. Throw away the other missed pills. Consider using emergency contraception if you have had unprotected sex in the last five days and do not want to become pregnant. To protect against pregnancy, use back-up birth control (e.g., condoms) until you have taken seven active pills in a row.

• If you missed any inactive (non-hormonal) pills, discard the missed inactive pill(s) and then continue as scheduled. Be sure to resume active pills on schedule. There should be no more than seven consecutive active pill-free days between packs.

• If youre not sure what to do, continue to take your pill, use an additional method of contraception such as condoms, and get advice from a healthcare provider.

Its important to note that these are general guidelines, and the specific instructions for your brand of birth control pills may differ. Always consult the information leaflet that comes with your contraceptive pills or speak with a healthcare provider if you have any questions or concerns.