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Q: Birth control and pregnancy
asked by: DoctorQuestion on March 23rd, 2008
hello, i have been taking ortho tri cyclen for over a yr now but am sometimes a few hrs late taking the pills (up to 4 hrs late). if i had sex with my boyfriend and he pulled out, could i pregnant? i never missed a day of pills and i am currently starting the 2nd week of the pack. please help!

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Dr. Nikola Gjuzelov , MD
replied on April 8th, 2008
Birth Control Answer A3893
Birth control pills’ efficiency is over 99% if used properly. Proper use means taking a pill every day. Taking the pill a few hours earlier or later is no problem at all.

It is likely that, In your case, the possibility for pregnancy is less than 1%.





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twinl
replied on April 14th, 2009
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im i pregnant?
hello i have been on birth control for about 4 months now, and it has been working great for me. but last month my boyfriend didn't pull out in time and shot in my, and that month i wasn't taking my birth control at the same time everyday. i was late on some. i got my period and felt great, but this month my boobs are sore when i push down on them, and they look a bite darker and different from before. other then then that everything is the same. i just want to know if im pregnant.
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tatiana6983
replied on April 14th, 2009
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could i be pregnant?
Hello, I have been put on ortho tri cyclen after having an abortion in october of 2008 and was wondering if i could possibly be pregnant again as last week my partner and i had sex and he had done his business in me and yet the weird thing was i started bleeding right after it though my period was due around this time which is a week after we had sex and i had only bled for a day then it stopped so now im kind of paranoid if there is a possibility that i could be pregnant due to my period according to the pill cycle is 3 days late?
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WantinAbabySoon
replied on April 19th, 2009
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hello..i am tryin to get pregnant i stopped taking my birth control in the middle of the month i had two periods this month also..will it be easier for me to get pregnant now
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lizadeller
replied on April 20th, 2009
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Birth control and pregnancy?
If it has been more than 5 days since you believe your birth control may have failed (to better figure out if you may be facing an unplanned pregnancy), it may be helpful to understand about the female reproductive system and when pregnancy actually begins. In most females, about once a month, several eggs mature, and one is released from the ovary (known as ovulation). Up until this time, the lining of the uterus has become thick so it can act as a nest for the egg. Once the egg is released, if it is not fertilized within 12 to 48 hours, it disintegrates.Approximately 2 weeks later, the thick lining of the uterus is shed; this is what causes a period. The cycle then begins again.Take an Early response pregnany test".... Your symptoms are similar to PMS, but I understand your concern.

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jmw0924
replied on April 29th, 2009
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Missed pill - Pregnancy
I took all of my pills from the pack besides the last one. I took it the next day. I was suppose to get my period on Sunday. It is now Wednesday and I have not gotten it yet. Could I be pregnant?
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hardyXgirl
replied on April 30th, 2009
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Scared and confused
I started taking the pill the last week in February. I take Loestrin 24. So the last 4 pills of every pack are those brown pills that my doctor explained to me what they're for. The first time I took those, I got my period regardless which she said to expect. But now it's the second pack I'm on and I'm at the brown pills (taken two, have two left) and I don't have any signs of a period. It's been about two weeks since I've had sex but I'm worried that I could be pregnant. I really want to know if that is even possible. My boyfriend and I use protection every time and the condoms are not damaged or old. So basically, could I get pregnant even though I'm on birth control and I always have protected sex?
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richsmr
replied on May 12th, 2009
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just wondering
I was on the last day of my period and me and my boyfriend were fooling around he ejaculated on my vigina i am on bithcontrol and had a tampond in. Is there any chance i am pregnant?
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rockon0159
replied on May 12th, 2009
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1. Not all women get their periods on the pill! For many, they may get very light spotting or even nothing at all. This is because the hormones in the pill eventually will cause the uterine lining to not build up as much as it would in a regular cycle. Because of this, less bleeding occurs.

2. If you are taking a combined oral contraceptive pill, you have 12 HOURS OF LENIENCY as to when you take your pill. Your pill is not considered missed or even late and your protection is not at all compromised as long as you take your pill in the same 12 hours time frame. For the progestin-only pill, this time frame is a lot shorter: only 3 hours.

3. As long as you take a pill every day of the month and do not experience vomiting within 2 hours of taking the pill, severe diarrhea, or are taking contradicting medications, YOU ARE PROTECTED EVERY SINGLE DAY OF THE MONTH. EVEN DURING THE PLACEBO WEEK.

4. If you are taking a pill every day, you are more than 99% protected against pregnancy. Always.

5. Irregular bleeding may occur at any time during active pills, it is not uncommon. It does not mean anything significant, but if it continues, one may wish to see a doctor. Yes, slight spotting CAN be implantation bleeding, but when you are on the pill, it is possible to experience spotting at any time.
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guera24
replied on May 14th, 2009
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actually,
i have used the pull out method with my boyfriend that is now my husband, about 4 years going 5 years, it has worked well for me.. BUT it is true it doesn't work for everyone the same.
but as for me.. i didn't have to take any pills.
good luck!
but you should be okay. because you have birth control, and pull out method.. thats good.
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mzbamm
replied on May 15th, 2009
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can u get pregnant off of the implanon.
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shounda
replied on May 15th, 2009
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am i pragant
i just had a baby in dec and i had got baby depro in jan ater i had him and i suppose to got it in april but i dint get so i had sex since then with out a comdom i wnt to no am i pragant?
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pschodelic20011
replied on May 18th, 2009
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I HAVE A QUESTION
Ive been having unprotected sex with my boyfriend for 8 months and been on the pill for a year...i just stopped taking my birth control due to health problems from it.

and im on my period right now...but could i get pregnant even though ive had my period?

i need a quick answer! im freaking out and my parents dont know im having sex.

and im sorry cause i dont know how to submit questions.

any help and answers would be GREATLY appreciated!
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Missxxxbootie
replied on May 26th, 2009
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4 days late and on the pill
I am 4 days late and on the pill and i was wondering if this is just normal. My boyfriend and i are always having unprotected sex. I was suppose to get my period after this birth control pack was finnished but its not here yet. ( been regular since i started on the pill )I am having cramping and my nipples hurt like a super guy I was told i cannot have children so im thinking im not pregnant i just wanted someone eles'es opinon on it. Thanks a ton.
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kagjugee
replied on May 26th, 2009
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My mirena
Lately on mirena, I have no period am irritable, sick feeling, fatigued, and I feel movement. I went to the doctor but they said everything was fine but only gave me a pea on the stick pregnancy test. What should I do
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samwill23
replied on May 26th, 2009
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could i be pregnant
hi i was to recieve my shot on the 16 of april and didn't recieve it. I taught my period was comming because i had some spotting for a day in between and i still haven't had my period and it's now may 27. i have been of the depo last year for six months and i had period every month. but now i havn't. i took a test last week and it came back negative, is it possible i can be pregnant.
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falasteen
replied on May 27th, 2009
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8 thweeks pregnant
im 8th wks by date pregnant the ultra sound show no heart beats of my baby, what does that mean ? im still pregnant or no
thanks
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rajesh19
replied on May 27th, 2009
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not ready for abortion
is thr any other process to avoid pregnancy rather then abortion????//plzzz
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jen23
replied on June 2nd, 2009
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i started femcon birthcontrol 3 months ago, the first pack i finished fine, the second pack i took 2 and the third pack which i am now i 2 then missed 7 days i had unprotected sex last night after which i took 2 pills, what are my chances of becoming pregnant?
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