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September 19th, 2011
somehow i forgot to talk the whole week of pills (week 3). i thought i was on week 4. so i didnt even bother with my inactive pills. i got my period on then wednesday after i stopped taking the pills. so i didnt think anything of it. when i realized i had skipped 7 pills it was to late i had unprotected sex 4 times in the week i hadent tooken my pills. what is the possibility i could get pregnat? I have been on the pill for appx 10 years and have never done anything this stupid. freaking out.
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kristigraham
replied September 20th, 2011
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There is a risk, but it is not possible to say how big. Did you start back on the active pills (either the 3rd week or a new pack) after the 7 days?
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princez0637
replied September 23rd, 2011
yes i did start taking a new pack after the 7 days.
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princez0637
replied September 23rd, 2011
yes i did start taking a new pack after the 7 days.
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kristigraham
replied September 23rd, 2011
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Since you have been taking the pill for 10 years, the risk should be small. Around the time your next inactive week starts, you should be able to take a pregnancy test, just to make sure.

Best of luck!
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