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December 1st, 2010
Ok, my period ended on the 29 or 30th of October and it was me and my boyfriends anniversary but we had unprotected sex and we had it again within a few days but he pulled out, I know it's dumb but it was in the moment and we have done it a lot before, I started birth control in mid November sometime. I was suppose to start sometime between the 26 of October and today, the 30th, I bought a pregnancy test today but I haven't taken it yet, but I just want to know if the fact that im late could have something or anything to do with starting birth control? Is that the reason I'm late or could it be if I'm not pregnant? Please help. Thanks


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replied December 2nd, 2010
Birth Control Answer A17521
Hi,
Welcome to ehealthforum.
The delay in your periods could be due to pregnancy (since your unprotected intercourse was around the time of your probable fertile periods or time of egg release form ovary). The withdrawal method is also associated with high failure rates, so again chances of pregnancy cannot be ruled out.
Another possibility is due to late start of birth control pills. Once you stop the pills you will get your periods. However if you are already pregnant, then the pills will affect the baby’s growth and development.
Consider meeting your gynecologist for examination and tests to confirm/rule out pregnancy. If found to be pregnant, then stop taking the pills immediately.
Take care.



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