Can you ovulate by missing one mini pill?

Question

This may seem a bit dumb but just wanted some clarification, it states online “Missing just one pill won't cause you to begin ovulating” so why if I take my mini pill later then the 12 hour window am I at risk of falling pregnant? again sorry if this is stupid but just don’t get it lol! Is this a difference between the mini pill & regular pill?

Answer

Well firstly, there’s always a small risk of getting pregnant on birth control (about 1% for perfect use) but when you don’t take it correctly, the risk can increase from not having a consistent flow of hormones. You may not ovulate after missing only one pill but human bodies are unpredictable so if you’re frequently missing your window, your body won’t react the same way as if you are taking it every day at more or less the same time. I’m on a mini pill with a 12-hr window but I just take it at the same time everyday to be as consistent as possible, not worth the risk for me!

Can you ovulate by missing one mini pill?

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