How many pills do you have to miss to get pregnant?

Birth Control pills can fail when taking them perfectly. Normally, if you miss one pill during the course of the month, the risk of pregnancy isn't very high, unless it's one of the first pills of the pack. If you miss a pill, take the missed pill as soon as you remember, and the next at regular time, even if that means taking two pills at the same time. If you miss more than one, you may be at risk of pregnancy. Use a backup birth control method (like using condoms or abstaining from vaginal sex) until you've taken pills correctly for seven days.

If you are frequently missing pills, it might not be the right method for you. The most highly effective methods are the contraceptive implant and the IUD. Talk with your health care provider about options that don't require you to pick up a pack of pills each month, and to take a pill each day.