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Missed Birth Control Pill but Not Sure When

By Anonymous July 26, 2017 - 4:21pm
 
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So about 2 weeks ago (on July 13) I was bleeding a bit but had finished my period a week earlier. I checked my birth control pack and realized I was a day off on my birth control. I was pretty sure I took a pill the night before (July 12) albeit a few hours late, so I really have no clue when I missed the pill. I doubled up that day to get back on track and continued as normal. My fiancé and I had sex on July 6 and did not use a condom. Since I don't know when I missed the pill, I don't know if it was before or after having sex (hoping after) and we haven't done it since because I'm nervous. However, ever since July 13 (when I doubled up and potentially took my pill the night before meaning taking 3 pills in less than 24 hours), I've been spotting (brown and light pink) and having serious stomach discomfort. I've been on the pill for about 8 years and although I do tend to experience spotting between periods, the cramps and stomach pain makes me anxious. I am supposed to get my period tomorrow or Friday. What are the chances of pregnancy if I missed that pill before sex?

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Hello Anon

Thank you for posting.

There is a risk since you don't know if you made it up within 24 hours or not but realistically, the risk is very small. Pregnancy tests are accurate a few days before your period is due so you can go ahead and take one now to know for sure (if you don't want to wait).
Best,
Susan

July 27, 2017 - 6:36am
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