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Pharmacology Osteoporosis, Sex Hormones and OCPs 460b9446

A patient Parul gives you the history that she has missed a single dose of her combined oral contraceptive pill. Which of the following will you advise her?

A
Continue with the course without regard to the missed dose
B
Take 2 pills the next day and continue with the course
C
Take 2 pills everyday for the remaining pa of the course
D
Discontinue the course and use alternative method of contraception
High-Yield Explanation
* If a woman misses one pill of OCP, she should take 2 pills next day and then continue one pill a day as usual. * If the pills have been missed for 2-3 days, then the course should be stopped-->mechanical barriers (like condom) should be used and the next course should sta from next menstrual cycle.

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