Spotting Between Periods and You Forgot to take a Birth Control Pill

• Missing a pill may cause breakthrough bleeding or spotting. If you forget just one pill, continue to take your birth control pills. If you ever forget to take more than one pill during a month, then you should use a "back-up" contraceptive method (e.g., condom) until you start the next pill pack. Even though you will finish your pack one day sooner, you will probably want to start your next pill pack on your usual day (Many women start their pill packs on a Sunday).