What can I do if I find it hard to remember to take the pill?

It's hard to remember to take the pill.

Oct 14, 2015

Maybe you need a daily reminder. Try setting an alarm on your phone everyday.

Still not working?

If you use a reminder system and you’re still having trouble remembering, you might want to consider a method that you don’t have to think about quite so often. You only have to remember to change the patch once a week and you only have to worry about the ring on a monthly basis. There are even options you can forget about for years: take a look at the 2 types of IUD and the implant.

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Related methods

Dive in and learn all the details about these related birth control methods.

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Birth control pill
Very effective if you use it correctly. Easy to use, but you have to remember to take it every day.
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Birth control patch
Very effective if you use it correctly. Easy to use and works like the pill, but you only have to worry about it once a week.
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Implant (Nexplanon)
Super effective, lasts for years, low-maintenance, and private.
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IUD
Super effective, lasts for years, low-maintenance, and private (though some partners can feel the strings). You can choose hormonal or non-hormonal.
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Birth control ring
Very effective if you use it correctly. Easy to use and works like the pill, but you don't have to worry about it every day.