Understanding how the menstrual cycle works might help you understand why it is so important to take a birth control pill every day, and at the same time every day.
The menstrual cycle is regulated by hormones,. Each hormone has a role to play and is secreted on cue. The synthetic hormone in birth control pills work to prevent pregnancy by mainly preventing ovulation.
When you miss one full week of taking the active pills, you cause a drop in hormone levels and can potentially trigger ovulation. Essentially, you have lost your protection.
Having sex during this time could lead to pregnancy.
An early response pregnancy test can be used as early as five days before your next period is expected to start. Otherwise, if you do not have vaginal bleeding within days of starting the inactive pills, test again.
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Hello Anonymous,
Thank you for your question.
Understanding how the menstrual cycle works might help you understand why it is so important to take a birth control pill every day, and at the same time every day.
The menstrual cycle is regulated by hormones,. Each hormone has a role to play and is secreted on cue. The synthetic hormone in birth control pills work to prevent pregnancy by mainly preventing ovulation.
When you miss one full week of taking the active pills, you cause a drop in hormone levels and can potentially trigger ovulation. Essentially, you have lost your protection.
Having sex during this time could lead to pregnancy.
An early response pregnancy test can be used as early as five days before your next period is expected to start. Otherwise, if you do not have vaginal bleeding within days of starting the inactive pills, test again.
Regards,
September 29, 2014 - 9:05amMaryann
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