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Spotting can happen with a bunch of different methods. You do not lose that much blood with spotting, even though it might seem like it[1].
\nStill not working? You may have more luck on a pill with a slightly higher dose of estrogen, or one that provides estrogen during a different part of your cycle. Try a different method: IUD

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References:

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  1. FSRH Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare. (Amended 2019). Faculty of Sexual & Reproductive Healthcare Clinical Guidance: Progestogen-only Pills. Retrieved from https://www.fsrh.org/standards-and-guidance/documents/cec-ceu-guidance-pop-mar-2015/
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If you want to get pregnant, then you should just stop taking the pill. Research about contraceptive pills over the years indicates that using the pill for years does not affect your ability to get pregnant once you stop taking the pill.
\nIf you experience spotting, taking a break sometimes may help manage it. If you want to take a break, stop using the pill for 3-7 days. Use a second method, like a condom, every time you have sex during the break and for the first seven days after you start taking the pill again.
\nStill not working? If you smoke or have a medical condition that makes the pill risky for you, consider trying a progestin-only method instead.
\nTry a different method: implant, IUD, injectable.

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References:

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  1. World Health Organization Department of Reproductive Health and Research and Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Center for Communication Programs (2018) Family Planning: A Global Handbook for Providers. Baltimore and Geneva. Retrieved from https://apps.who.int/iris/bitstream/handle/10665/260156/9780999203705-eng.pdf?sequence=1
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Having diarrhea sometimes will probably not affect how well your pill works.
\nSevere diarrhea (several times in one day) might affect how well your pill works. You should use a second method (like a condom) if you have severe diarrhea. You should use the back-up method every time you have sex while sick, and for the 7 days after you recover.
\nStill not working? Forgetting to take a pill, throwing up right after one, or having severe diarrhea are reasons why the pill has a 9% failure rate. If that it is too risky for you, use a back-up method. Another option is to switch to a method that requires less effort.
\nTry a different method: condom, implant, IUD, Ring.

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If you throw up within two hours of taking your pill, treat it as a missed pill. Take the next pill in your pack right away.
\nUse a second method, like or internal condom (female), for the next seven days to be on the safe side.

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References:

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  1. SHINE SA. (2017). Fact Sheet: The Pill. Retrieved from https://www.shinesa.org.au/media/product/2015/04/The-Pill.pdf
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Rifampin is the only antibiotic that has been shown to lessen the effectiveness of the pill. It is usually used to treat tuberculosis.
\nIf you need to take rifampin, talk with your provider about what method is best.

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Any method is better than no method when it comes to the environment.
\nSome of the hormones from the pill will enter the environment through a woman’s urine. But it is smaller than other sources of estrogen in the environment. Estrogen from industrial and manufacturing processes, fertilizers and pesticides, and the drugs given to animals all enter the environment in larger amounts than the estrogen in a woman’s urine from the pill.
\nIf you do not want to add hormones to the environment or your body, there are options for you. Natural latex condoms and the copper IUD are both good options. Whatever you decide, pick a method and keep using it.
\nStill not working? If would like to use a very effective method without any hormones, try the non-hormonal IUD.
\nTry a different method: IUD

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References:

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  1. World Health Organization Department of Reproductive Health and Research and Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Center for Communication Programs (2018) Family Planning: A Global Handbook for Providers. Baltimore and Geneva. Retrieved from https://apps.who.int/iris/bitstream/handle/10665/260156/9780999203705-eng.pdf?sequence=1
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That is fine. The easiest way to do that is to start your next pack of pills at the time you prefer. You will not need a backup that way.
\nIf you cannot wait for the next pack, just make sure you do not wait more than 24 hours between pills.

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If you missed a pill then sometimes it is recommended to take two pills in one day. Taking the two pills at least 10 hours apart should not be a problem. Taking them closer together could make you a little nauseous, and you do not want to throw up after taking the pills.
\nIf you want to take regular contraceptive pills as emergency contraception, you might take 2-4 at once. If it has been more than 24 hours since your last pill, use a second method, like a external condom (male) or internal condom (female) anytime you have sex for the next 7 days.

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Take your next pill as soon as you remember, and use a back-up method for 7 days afterwards. If it was a non-hormonal pill during the 4th week, throw out the non-hormonal for that day and get back on schedule the next day.
\nIf you have had sex since you got off schedule and that is within the last five days, you might want to take emergency contraception just in case.

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References:

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  1. Family Planning NSW. (2015). The Combined Oral Contraceptive Pill. Retrieved from https://www.fpnsw.org.au/sites/default/files/assets/combined_oral_contraceptive_pill.pdf
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There are different options [1]:
\nOption 1: Keeping the time of your home country
\nYou need to figure out what time it is in your home time zone and take it at that time. For example, if you live in Mexico City and you travel to Morocco, which is 6 hours ahead, you should take your pill 6 hours later in the day than you normally would. So if you take your pill at 9 am in Mexico, you should take it at 3 pm in Morocco.
\nIf you remember your pill by setting the alarm on your phone, make sure to adjust it as needed when you are on the road.
\nOption 2: Adjusting to the new time zone If it is easier, or if you are moving to a new place for a long period, you can change your schedule, as long as you do not go more than 24 hours without a pill. So if you live in Mexico City and you go to Morocco and want to stay on a 9 am schedule, it is totally fine to take your next pill at 9 am Moroccan time (18 hours after your last Mexico pill). Still not working? If you travel a lot and like using a hormonal method, you may want to consider switching to ring or even patch so you will not have to worry so much about keeping track of time zones.
\nIf you want to completely forget about time zone calculations, check out the implant or an IUD. Try a different method: implant, IUD, Patch, Ring.

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References:

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  1. World Health Organization Department of Reproductive Health and Research and Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Center for Communication Programs (2018) Family Planning: A Global Handbook for Providers. Baltimore and Geneva. Retrieved from https://apps.who.int/iris/bitstream/handle/10665/260156/9780999203705-eng.pdf?sequence=1
    2. \n
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If you just started the pill in the last few months, try to power through – this problem will most likely fix itself. Make sure you are taking your pills at the same time each day and not skipping pills and then taking two at once. Skipping pills or taking two at once can increase chances of spotting.
\nStill not working? If you have been on the pill for a few months, are taking it correctly, and still spotting, then consider a new method. You should also get checked for STIs and pregnancy, just to be sure those are not the reason for the bleeding.
\nTry a different method: Patch, Ring, injectable.

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References:

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  1. FSRH Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare. (Amended 2019). Faculty of Sexual & Reproductive Healthcare Clinical Guidance: Progestogen-only Pills. Retrieved from https://www.fsrh.org/standards-and-guidance/documents/cec-ceu-guidance-pop-mar-2015/
    2. \n
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Most pills help with acne. If you think the pill is causing the acne, consider switching to another kind of pill[1].
\nStill not working? If you try another type of pill and it does not help, you could also switch to another hormonal method. Consider ring, The Injectable, implant, or an IUD. Or, you could switch to a non-hormonal method like external condoms (male).
\nTry a different method: internal condom (female), implant, IUD, external condom (male), Ring, injectable.

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References:

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  1. FSRH The Faculty of Sexual & Reproductive Healthcare. (Amended 2019). FSRH Guideline: Combined Hormonal Contraception. Retrieved from https://www.fsrh.org/standards-and-guidance/documents/combined-hormonal-contraception/
    2. \n
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Try setting a daily reminder on your mobile device.
\nStill not working? If you use a reminder system and you are still having trouble remembering, you might want to consider a method that you do not have to think about quite so often[1].
\nYou only have to remember to change the patch once a week. You only have to worry about the ring each month.
\nThere are even options you can forget about for years: take a look at the 2 types of IUD and implant.
\nTry a different method: implant, IUD, Patch,Ring.

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References:

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  1. Shukla, A., & Jamwal, R. (2017). Adverse effect of combined oral contraceptive pills. Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research, 10. Retrieved from https://www.researchgate.net/publication/312596820_Adverse_effect_of_combined_oral_contraceptive_pills
    2. \n
\n","fmmCore":{"frontendSlug":"/frequently-asked-questions/the-pill/what-if-i-have-problems-remembering-to-take-the-pill"}}},{"node":{"id":"cG9zdDo0MTYz","title":"Do I need to worry about blood clots?","content":"

You have a very low risk of blood clots while using the pill. There are some genetic and medical conditions that increase your risk of blood clots though. If you have a history of blood clots, or specific concern about blood clots, check with the person giving you the contraceptive to see if the pill is the best option for you.

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The pill does not give you cancer. In some very rare cases, women may get a blood clot. The risk of getting a blood clot while taking the pill is lower than the risk of getting a clot while pregnant. Some women have medical problems that mean they should not use the pill.
\nIf you are healthy, contraceptive pills are very safe. They can help you with some problems now (like anemia from heavy periods) as well as later in life (they may protect you against some kinds of cancer)[1].

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Références:

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  1. World Health Organization Department of Reproductive Health and Research and Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Center for Communication Programs (2018) Family Planning: A Global Handbook for Providers. Baltimore and Geneva. Retrieved from https://apps.who.int/iris/bitstream/handle/10665/260156/9780999203705-eng.pdf?sequence=1
    2. \n
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Sumubok ng ibang pamamaraan:  Hormonal na IUD

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Mga sanggunian:

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  1. FSRH Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare. (Amended 2019). Faculty of Sexual & Reproductive Healthcare Clinical Guidance: Progestogen-only Pills. Retrieved from https://www.fsrh.org/standards-and-guidance/documents/cec-ceu-guidance-pop-mar-2015/
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Try this: if you want to stay on your current type of pill, try taking it at night. You can also think about getting a pill with less estrogen.
\nStill not working? You might want to try another hormonal method that is not taken by mouth, such as implant; an IUD; patch; ring; injectable
\nTry a different method: implant, IUD, Patch, Ring, injectable.

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References:

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  1. Reproductive Heath Access Project. (2019). The pill. Retrieved from https://www.reproductiveaccess.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/factsheet_pill.pdf
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