I recently missed a pill and know that i am meant to use extra protection for seven days, however I did not have enough active pills in my pack for the full seven days. As it was my last pack and i was still waiting for my next pack i had to go on to the inactive pills. I am now back on the active pills and was wondering if there is any risk they may not be working effectively. I have been to see a nurse who said it is ok to carry on without extra protection, however i got the impression she was a bit confused what i was saying so now i am a bit worried. any help greatly appreciated
thanks
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I'm not sure what your active or inactive pills have to do with extra protection. What extra protection means is using a condom or abstaining from any sex that has a pregnancy risk. It does not mean doubling up on your pills.
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