How many pills do you have to miss to be unprotected?

Answer

If you accidentally skip taking a pill or delay starting a new pack, you'll have missed a pill if more than 24 hours have passed since the time you were supposed to take it. This can impact your contraceptive protection. Moreover, if you miss two or more pills or begin the pack more than two days (over 48 hours) late, your contraceptive coverage might be compromised.