It is important to follow the instructions provided by your specific pill pack, and if you did not keep a copy, then you can search online under your specific brand, and the drug company usually has a pdf-version of the instructions.
Planned Parenthood has a wonderful site that details (in easy-to-read table format) what to do if you missed a pill (or 5)!
I understand missing pills, even up to 5, as many women travel and may have forgotten to pack their pills. Have you been taking your pills regularly since this time?
However...did you also have unprotected sex during that one-week time of missed pills? I'm confused by this, I guess.
According to the chart by Planned Parenthood (and, assuming your birth control pills are the combination pack):
"Missing 3 or more pills in week 1 means you need to:
- Take a pill as soon as you remember.
- Take the next pill at the usual time.
(This means you may take two pills in one day.)
- Use backup protection (condom) for the next seven days"
So, it is important to know when you had unprotected sex. Was it within the first 2 weeks of your pill pack?
When was the date of your last menstrual period, and what was the expected date of your next menstrual period? Am I correct that your period is due today (Sunday 24th)? The bleeding/spotting you are experiencing is a normal part of taking the pill irregularly.
I am skeptical on your symptoms as being signs of pregnancy, as those you mention are usually (not always) more indicative of pregnancy that is further along (you would only be a few weeks, and there is typically none to mild symptoms). I am also skeptical because the bleeding that you described is not usually considered normal in a viable pregnancy, but there are always exceptions (please remember: I am not your doctor, and am basing this information on the general population). However, many pregnancy symptoms do begin around the time of your expected period, but those same symptoms can also indicate pre-menstrual syndrome.
Have you started your period yet?
If no, have you taken a home pregnancy test? This is an important step, and can ease your mind and give you the information you are seeking. How do you feel about this?
You also mentioned UTIs. These are not a common sign/symptom of pregnancy, but do occur from bacteria in your urinary tract, most notably from intercourse.
Please let us know how you are doing, and if you need any help or support, whatever the results of your test.
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Hi,
It is important to follow the instructions provided by your specific pill pack, and if you did not keep a copy, then you can search online under your specific brand, and the drug company usually has a pdf-version of the instructions.
Planned Parenthood has a wonderful site that details (in easy-to-read table format) what to do if you missed a pill (or 5)!
I understand missing pills, even up to 5, as many women travel and may have forgotten to pack their pills. Have you been taking your pills regularly since this time?
However...did you also have unprotected sex during that one-week time of missed pills? I'm confused by this, I guess.
According to the chart by Planned Parenthood (and, assuming your birth control pills are the combination pack):
"Missing 3 or more pills in week 1 means you need to:
- Take a pill as soon as you remember.
- Take the next pill at the usual time.
(This means you may take two pills in one day.)
- Use backup protection (condom) for the next seven days"
So, it is important to know when you had unprotected sex. Was it within the first 2 weeks of your pill pack?
When was the date of your last menstrual period, and what was the expected date of your next menstrual period? Am I correct that your period is due today (Sunday 24th)? The bleeding/spotting you are experiencing is a normal part of taking the pill irregularly.
I am skeptical on your symptoms as being signs of pregnancy, as those you mention are usually (not always) more indicative of pregnancy that is further along (you would only be a few weeks, and there is typically none to mild symptoms). I am also skeptical because the bleeding that you described is not usually considered normal in a viable pregnancy, but there are always exceptions (please remember: I am not your doctor, and am basing this information on the general population). However, many pregnancy symptoms do begin around the time of your expected period, but those same symptoms can also indicate pre-menstrual syndrome.
Have you started your period yet?
If no, have you taken a home pregnancy test? This is an important step, and can ease your mind and give you the information you are seeking. How do you feel about this?
You also mentioned UTIs. These are not a common sign/symptom of pregnancy, but do occur from bacteria in your urinary tract, most notably from intercourse.
Please let us know how you are doing, and if you need any help or support, whatever the results of your test.
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