Kaira,
Do you still have the instructions that came with your pill pack? If the instructions for "missing one pill" say to take the pill as soon as you remember, and you do not need back-up protection, then there is not an increased chance of pregnancy IF you did this: took the pill as soon as you remembered (and, have not missed any other pills). Your pill is still 99% effective at preventing pregnancy if you miss one, and take it when you remember (the next day is OK).
There are no "clear-cut" signs of pregnancy, unfortunately. Signs of pregnancy and symptoms of an upcoming period are identical: back ache, stomach bloating, cramps, irritability, sore breasts, etc. Most signs of pregnancy are not realized until WELL after a missed period. The sign of pregnancy that you will want to take note of: if you do not have your period when you expect to (I know it's irregular), then you can take a home pregnancy test just to be sure. When women have menstrual bleeding, it is an indicator that they are not pregnant.
I would not be concerned about pregnancy, but it is concerning that you are bleeding continuously for 3 weeks. Please call your doctor, to ask for his/her advice (you may need to go in for a medical evaluation), but it could also be your birth control pills causing menstrual irregularities. Better to call your doctor so that it is noted in your chart.
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Kaira,
Do you still have the instructions that came with your pill pack? If the instructions for "missing one pill" say to take the pill as soon as you remember, and you do not need back-up protection, then there is not an increased chance of pregnancy IF you did this: took the pill as soon as you remembered (and, have not missed any other pills). Your pill is still 99% effective at preventing pregnancy if you miss one, and take it when you remember (the next day is OK).
There are no "clear-cut" signs of pregnancy, unfortunately. Signs of pregnancy and symptoms of an upcoming period are identical: back ache, stomach bloating, cramps, irritability, sore breasts, etc. Most signs of pregnancy are not realized until WELL after a missed period. The sign of pregnancy that you will want to take note of: if you do not have your period when you expect to (I know it's irregular), then you can take a home pregnancy test just to be sure. When women have menstrual bleeding, it is an indicator that they are not pregnant.
I would not be concerned about pregnancy, but it is concerning that you are bleeding continuously for 3 weeks. Please call your doctor, to ask for his/her advice (you may need to go in for a medical evaluation), but it could also be your birth control pills causing menstrual irregularities. Better to call your doctor so that it is noted in your chart.
Does this help?
August 1, 2010 - 7:08pmThis Comment
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