Every person on the pill knows the moment of terror that comes from missing a dose.
It turns out, missing *one* pill usually isn't a big deal.
But there are two pills you really don't want to miss: the first one in the pack or the last one before your placebo week.
If you're on a progestin-only pill (also known as the minipill), you need to be more cautious about late or missed pills at ANY point in your cycle.
OMG YOU FLUSHED A PILL DOWN THE TOILET.
OK well now that we're being honest, you actually missed two pills in a row... Now what?
What if *hypothetically* you miss a pill one week, and then another the next week... and then another the next week.
If you're not worried about getting pregnant, missing a pill now and then isn't a big deal, but it may result in breakthrough bleeding.
The bottom line: It's best to be on a method that's easy for you to adhere to, so talk to your doctor if you're screwing up on a regular basis.