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Q: Pregnant While On Bc?

asked by: healthychic on October 2nd, 2003

New User

I have been on ortho tri-cyclen for the past four years and have never been late in taking it. I just had my period from sept. 16th through the 21st. However, before I started my new pack on the 21st, I had unprotected sex with my long-term boyfriend on saturday the 20th. Just in the past week or so, I think I have noticed some pregnancy symptoms and am wondering if it is possible to have gotten pregnant. Will I still get my period if I am on the pill even if I am pregnant? Or will my period skip like it normally would? I don't know if I am being totally paranoid or not!

Replies(4)

Mommy_2_b

replied on October 3rd, 2003

Active User, very eHealthy

Sweetie, I dont know if thats actually possible but it sounds like it is possible - you mite want to get a pg test or a blood test done to see if you are though

missbuttons

replied on October 3rd, 2003

Experienced User

If you had your period from the 16th-21st, you would have been on your placebo pills, correct? Even though you are not taking pills with hormones, you are still protected.

There have been countless times that my husband and I had sex during the time I was taking the placebos (though not on my period), and nothing has ever happened.

You 'should' be ok--but you won't know until your next period is due. You could be worrying yourself sick. Good luck.

desiraemarie

replied on October 3rd, 2003

New User

Actually of all things....My doc put me on the patch when it first came out a while ago....I had my last period in may.....Come july.....While I was still on the patch......I got pregnant...I am now almost 21 weeks pregnant....I have known many people to get pregnant on bc.......So it might be best to wait for a while....Than take a test.......Dont panic too bad yet or you will psych yourself out.......I psyced myself out....Lol

Farah

replied on October 4th, 2003

Experienced User

With you being on birth control for so long, it lessens your chances of you getting pregnant. It is still possible though. What kind of symptoms are you having?

I wouldn't worry until you've actually missed a period. Then go buy yourself a test and you'll know and feel better. You definately don't want to stress out about it because it will delay you're period and leave you confused. So, just wait and see and you'll be fine.

Good luck

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