1. Give pills |
- Give up to 1 year’s supply (13 packs) depending on the woman’s preference and planned use.
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2. Explain pill pack |
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3. Give key instruction |
- Take one pill each day—until the pack is empty.
- Discuss cues for taking a pill every day. Linking pill-taking to a daily activity—such as cleaning her teeth—may help her remember.
- Taking pills at the same time each day helps to remember them. It also may help reduce some side effects.
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4. Explain starting next pack |
- 28-pill packs: When she finishes one pack, she should take the first pill from the next pack on the very next day.
- 21-pill packs: After she takes the last pill from one pack, she should wait 7 days—no more—and then take the first pill from the next pack.
- It is very important to start the next pack on time. Starting a pack late risks pregnancy.
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5. Provide backup method and explain use |
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