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:

• Combined Pill: If you miss one pill, take it as soon as you remember, even if that means taking two pills in one day. Then continue taking the rest of the pills as normal. You do not need to use backup contraception. If you miss two or more pills, take the most recent missed pill as soon as possible and discard any other missed pills. Then continue taking the rest of the pills as normal, even if that means taking two pills in one day. Use backup contraception, such as condoms, for the next seven days.

• Progestin-Only Pill: If you miss a pill by three hours or more, take it as soon as you remember. If you miss one days pill, take it right away, then take todays pill on schedule if you havent yet. Its okay if you take two pills in one day. Youll take the rest of your pills as normal. If you miss two or more pills, take the pill you most recently missed immediately and discard the other pills you forgot to take. Then take the rest of your pills like normal. You might take two pills in one day. You need to use another form of birth control until youve taken your pill every day for seven days.

• Extended Cycle Pills: If you miss one pill, take it as soon as you remember, even if that means taking two pills in one day. Then continue taking the rest of the pills as normal. You do not need to use backup contraception. If you miss two or more pills, follow the instructions for the combined pill.

• Progestin-Only Mini-Pill: If you miss a pill by three hours or more, take it as soon as you remember. If you miss one days pill, take it right away, then take todays pill on schedule if you havent yet. Its okay if you take two pills in one day. Youll take the rest of your pills as normal. If you miss two or more pills, follow the instructions for the progestin-only pill.

Its important to note that missing birth control pills can increase your risk of pregnancy, and using backup contraception is recommended if you miss pills. If you have any concerns or questions about missed pills, you should contact your healthcare provider for advice.