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if you miss 2 birth control pills during week 2 and have sex on those days can you get pregnant?

By Anonymous April 21, 2009 - 2:27pm
 
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(reply to Anonymous)

Anonymous, unless you have a hormonal problem you will ovulate once a month. If you do not want to become pregnant I suggest you use a back up method of contraceptive such as condoms, although with as much unprotected sex as you're having it may be a moot point.

October 21, 2010 - 6:14am
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Anonymous

i had sex last sunday n i forogt to take an i pill n i had sex again dis sunday but ive eatin my i pill today which is tuesday, do u think i will get pregnant?

October 19, 2010 - 6:10pm
Expert HERWriter Guide Blogger (reply to Anonymous)

Our article on the impact of missing pills will answer your question:
https://www.empowher.com/pregnancy/content/missing-birth-control-pills-and-concerned-about-pregnancy-q

October 19, 2010 - 6:35pm
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Anonymous

Hello,
My name is Lauren and i am 20 years old. My husband and I have been married for a year and a half. I started my period when I was 13 and have only had about six sense then. I recently started birth control to regulate my periods because I have not had one in two years. I was wondering if I randomly miss pills like say a random 5 or 6 could I get pregnant? We are trying really patiently. It is kind of discouraging. We cannot afford fertility supplements. Do you think that my approach will work?

October 14, 2010 - 3:57pm
(reply to Anonymous)

Hi Lauren,
Thank you for your question and for finding EmpowHER. I'm confused. You and your husband are trying to get pregnant? Have you discussed your lack of periods with your doctor? Has the doctor investigated or told you why you don't have regular cycles? Did your doctor put you on birth control pills? Have you been diagnosed with secondary amenorrhea (lack of periods when you have had them in the past)? Here is information about secondary amenorrhea:
Secondary Amenorrhea Treatments
According to the Rice University Women's Resource Center, you can still get pregnant when you don't have periods. Here's what I found:
"According to one of the sources we found, it is still possible to become pregnant with only one active ovary as long as the fallopian tube is still intact. BUT you should truly have this discussion with your OB/GYN and discuss with that medical expert what your options might be."
This really is a question to ask your doctor who prescribed the birth control pills.
Hope this information helps. If not, please let us know what additional information you are looking for.
Good luck and let us know how you're doing.

October 15, 2010 - 12:49pm
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Anonymous

i have been real stupid and came off my pill 3 days early and could not get a proscription on time so have only started talking my pill now after my seven say break ( this means i have not takin a pill in 14 days) my periods just finished so should i be ok not to get pregnent?? had sex last night?

October 14, 2010 - 5:50am
(reply to Anonymous)

Anonymous, any time you have unprotected sex you risk pregnancy. Typically right after your period the risk is lower than when you are ovulating, but it is still there.

If you do not want to become pregnant, use contraception every time you have sex. Thank you for writing and good luck.

October 14, 2010 - 6:41am
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Anonymous (reply to Cary Cook BSN RN)

Thank you :) do you know if i will still be protected by the pilll if i take it now ( not takingit in 13 days (thats including ym 7 day brake) ??

October 14, 2010 - 6:55am
(reply to Anonymous)

Most often it is recommended you use a back up method of birth control for the first week on the pill, so taking one today may not help with sex you had yesterday.

October 14, 2010 - 7:07am
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Anonymous (reply to Cary Cook BSN RN)

It's not my first week it's me coming off my break but i havev had a longer break than i should have :( very silly because that means all together it's been 13 days :P

October 14, 2010 - 7:09am
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