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Q: Took the Pill Too Early Is It Medical Or Could I Be Pregnant
asked by: kris084 on November 21st, 2006
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I need advice..

I know im supposed to start the birthcontrol the sunday after my first period.. But I wasnt thinking and I started it the sunday after I got my first script.. Ive been on the pill many times in the past. I took my last pill, and I havent gotten my period which is unusal for me, cuz every time ive been on the pill ive gotten my period with in 2-3 days of comming off the pill.. Far over a week late.. So I never started the next set of pills.. Could I be pregnant or could this be caused because I didnt take the pill the correct way..? Id be greatful for any advice..

Kristen
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Kia
replied on November 22nd, 2006
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You should have carried on taking them.

If you used a back up method for the first 7 days of starting the pill then it is unlikely you would be pregnant, but your cycle would be messed up from starting hormones mid cycle.

By not continuing you will have messed up your cycle further.

If I were you, to set your mind at ease, I would take a pregnancy test just to be sure.
If it is negative then start your next pack of pills (the day really is irrelevant they just say sunday to help you remember which day to take the pill on).
Use condoms or abstein for the first 7 days of pill taking.
Then stick religiously to the pill schedule for continued protection.

If you start taking b/c pills on the first day of your period you do not need to use a back up methods for the first 7 days.
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Carifairy
replied on November 22nd, 2006
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For the future =)
some women will occasionally miss a period while on bc, this is nothing to worry about, but take a pregancy test just in case.

Even if you have spotting, bleeding, or a missed period, continue with the pills.
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maynor
replied on June 19th, 2009
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okay this is my second shot and I took it three days early before the due date would the depo work? do I need a back-up pill?
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