Step 1: Don’t panic.
If you forgot to use contraception or did not take your birth control method on time, there may be measures you can take to reduce your risk of an unwanted pregnancy.
Step 2: Answer a few questions and follow this guide. It will recommend a course of action based on your situation. Recommendations regarding a forgotten dose of contraceptive vary according to the contraceptive method used, the number of forgotten doses and the point at which the dose was forgotten during the cycle. Refer to this guide whenever you forget a dose.
If you go more than 4-5 weeks without a period, or if your period does not come at the end of your contraceptive hormone cycle, you may be pregnant. Take a pregnancy test. If it is positive, talk to a nurse or a physician as soon as possible.