Missed a Dose
It depends entirely on how long it has been. Under 48 hours you take it. Over 48 hours you skip it. Over two weeks you call your provider before you inject anything.
- Less than 48 hoursTake it as soon as you remember.
- More than 48 hoursSkip the missed dose and take your next dose at the regular time. Do not double up.
- More than two weeksDo not just jump back in where you left off. Your body’s tolerance for the hormone drops quickly. Jumping back into a high dose can lead to a very long, very miserable night in the bathroom. Call your provider; they will likely have you “re-prime the pump” at a lower dose for a week or two.
Source: this entry is drawn from “Troubleshooting” in FAT BITCH: Killing the Willpower Myth by Cat Clark (UNLIT Publishing, October 15, 2026). The full chapter has the context this page does not. Get on The First Copy List and we send the order link the day it goes live.
None of this is medical advice. It is educational material drawn from FAT BITCH: Killing the Willpower Myth by Cat Clark, and it does not replace your prescriber, your pharmacist, or your actual doctor. If something here does not match what your care team told you, go with your care team and bring this along to the conversation.