S.O.S. (Stay On Schedule)

Your guide to taking contraception after a missed dose or extended use

In today’s fast-paced society, most people’s schedules are jammed full of meetings, events, commitments, and responsibilities. It’s not surprising that we sometimes get “off-track” with missed appointments or meetings that take longer than expected. When it comes to contraception, timing and consistency are key to effectiveness. Missing a dose or extending the use of a particular contraceptive method can have serious repercussions. Don’t panic! There may be measure you can take to reduce your risk of an unwanted pregnancy.

Because your health-care professional may not always be able to see you when you need to “get back on track”, S.O.S. (Stay On Schedule) is a free, interactive, online application designed to help guide you and offer you a course of action if you have missed a dose or extended the use of your chosen method of contraception.

Simply answer a few questions and follow the instructions. It will recommend a course of action based on your situation. Please note that these are only recommendations. You should consult your health-care provider if you have any additional questions or concerns.

This interactive program will be helpful to address issues related to the following methods of contraception (birth control):

• The “pill” (combined oral contraceptive)
• The “mini-pill” (progestin-only oral contraceptive)
• The “patch” (transdermal contraceptive patch)
• The “ring” (vaginal contraceptive ring)
• The “shot” (injectable contraceptive)

The S.O.S. (Stay On Schedule) online application is based on the clinical practice guidelines developed by the Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada.

Click to launch the application

Last Modified: July 29, 2009