For a woman who has been taking hormonal contraception continuously for more than one cycle, it is not necessary to determine which week of the pill pack she is in. At this point, the normal menstrual cycle is replaced by a hormone-influenced cycle, and the risk of ovulation is low. If a pill is missed for 7 days or less, simply continue taking the active pills with hormones as usual. No additional contraceptive method is needed. However, if another pill is missed within the next 21 days, follow the same guidelines as you would for a missed pill in a cyclic schedule.