Hi Anonymous,
Thanks for your question and for finding EmpowHER.
A period (as I'm sure you know) generally is indication you are not pregnant--it can change from month to month, depending on illness, diet, exercise, stress, hormones, etc. However, if you have concern, you always can take a home pregnancy test to calm any fears.
Each menstrual cycle is independent, and being on the pill for years has no bearing on the current cycle you are on. The daily influx of hormones is what keeps your body from ovulating, so you can't get pregnant. When you forget to take your pill and don't use a backup method, you put yourself at risk for unwanted pregnancy. Sounds like you lucked out this time, but in the future, if you're not wanting to have children, either keep taking those pills, or use a backup method.
Good luck and let us know how you're doing.
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Hi Anonymous,
November 2, 2010 - 11:21amThanks for your question and for finding EmpowHER.
A period (as I'm sure you know) generally is indication you are not pregnant--it can change from month to month, depending on illness, diet, exercise, stress, hormones, etc. However, if you have concern, you always can take a home pregnancy test to calm any fears.
Each menstrual cycle is independent, and being on the pill for years has no bearing on the current cycle you are on. The daily influx of hormones is what keeps your body from ovulating, so you can't get pregnant. When you forget to take your pill and don't use a backup method, you put yourself at risk for unwanted pregnancy. Sounds like you lucked out this time, but in the future, if you're not wanting to have children, either keep taking those pills, or use a backup method.
Good luck and let us know how you're doing.
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