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Q: Having intercourse during placebo pills

asked by: sarasbluegroove on July 10th, 2008

New User

Hello all, I'm a new member. I was perusing around here and thought I'd ask some quick questions, somethings that have been bothering me since i started BC. I started loestrin 24 about 6 months ago, and just recently had no period on my placebos. I was reading around here, and found that it is quite common, and i called my Dr. and she also said it's normal.

My BF and i still think it's a good idea to take a P test, but my nerves are a little less strained then they were a few days ago.

So, i wanted to ask; do i have the risk of pregnancy at any time while on the pill? We have unprotected sex, but I take my pills consistantly at the same time every day, i just get a little concerned switching from the pills to the placebos, and the possibility of getting pregnant while waiting for my "induced" period on the placebos, we still continue to have sex while i'm on the placebos.

I also have one more question; could moving the time at which i take the placebos make me vulnerable to pregnancy at all? Such as pushing it back a few days (and starting another pack) or moving it forward a few days? Thank you for any suggestions or comments.
Sara

PS For the P test, should i wait a certain number of days after the missed period? It's been 1 day since the last placebo pill.

Replies(5)

Sydney123456

replied on July 10th, 2008

Experienced User

For when to take the test, I would wait a couple more days just to be sure. EPT boasts they can find a pregnancy 5 days after the first missed day...but, just to lesser the margin of error, wait a little longer.

I don't think you're at risk...birth control stops an egg from being released, so there is nothing to be fertilized! And if it doesn't do that, it alters the body so the sperm CAN'T fertilize it (for example, more cervical mucus making it so the sperm can't travel).

You're fine...but if you want to make sure, take the test. Smile

Maddie34

replied on July 10th, 2008

Moderator

Re: Having intercourse during placebo pills

sarasbluegroove wrote:

So, i wanted to ask; do i have the risk of pregnancy at any time while on the pill?

As long as you've been taking your active pills correctly then you are protected, even into your placebo week.

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I also have one more question; could moving the time at which i take the placebos make me vulnerable to pregnancy at all?

That depends. If you were to change your day by waiting before you start a new pack then you could be at risk so you should use a backup method like condoms. But if you were to start a new pack before finishing your placebo pills then you'd be ok.

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For the P test, should i wait a certain number of days after the missed period? It's been 1 day since the last placebo pill.

If you're done with placebo pills and still no period then you should be good to test.

angwork

replied on July 10th, 2008

New User

Hello!

I just started taking those same pills. This is my third month and I had no period. I took 5 at home tests...all negative. Then I got blood work to be sure. Not pregnant.
I am not saying that you aren't for sure, but this pill does cause you to skip your period altogether.

Georgia59

replied on July 10th, 2008

Especially eHealthy

Right... take at least 21 active pills, and then no more than 7 placebo pills. So if you want to take 28 or 35 or 78 active pills, that's fine. Or if you want to take only 4 placebo pills, or none at all, that's fine too. The only thing is, any time you mess with the schedule, you might have some spotting.

As long as you follow the rules (at least 21 active pills, no more than 7 placebo pills) you are protected from pregnancy at all times.

However, when you are on the pill, (or any type of birth control) there is ALWAYS a slight chance of pregnancy.

I was on a birth control that made me not get my period at all. During that time, I began taking regular pregnancy tests, just to ease my mind.

shingu22

replied on November 3rd, 2009

New User

QUESTION?????

i have a question...i don't take any inactive pills and i usually end my period on a sunday...i ended my period on a sunday but i forgot to take the first active pill and then monday i took two pills to make up for the pill i missed sunday...tuesday i had unprotected sex and he released inside me....is it possible that i will get preg??

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