I Missed One Day of My Birth Control and Took Plan B. Is It Normal My Period Is Late?

Dear TeenHealthFX,

if i am taking birth control, but miss one day and have intercourse and he pulls out, but doesn't know if he got a little in and then i take the plan b pill, but my period is a couple days late, what does that mean?

When it comes to the birth control pill, it is extremely important to remember to take it at the same time every day. [WebMD explains that missing one or two pills and doubling up (taking the missed pill and current day pill) as soon as you remember are not a real cause for concern. However, missing more than 2 pills and not doubling up would make it necessary to call a doctor for further instructions.

Since you mention taking Plan B as a backup method, it is possible for your period to be off schedule. The [Mayo Clinic explains that Plan B (emergency contraceptive) can delay your period for up to one week if taken within the 72 hours of sexual intercourse with no or a failed birth control method. If you go longer than one week without a period, we strongly recommend you take an at home pregnancy test and reach out to a doctor.

If you need help finding a doctor and live in northern New Jersey, you can call the  [Adolescent/Young Adult Center for Health  at 973-971-5199  for an appointment with an adolescent medicine specialist.