Hi again,
It's hard to say, because our bodies aren't like clocks. One person may ovulate within days of not taking the pill, and another may not ovulate for a month. That is why it's important to take your pills regularly and use a backup method to not put yourself at increased risk. In any given month, without using any birth control, a woman of childbearing age in good health could expect to be 20% likely to get pregnant from frequent unprotected sex. Also bear in mind that sperm can live and hang out inside your system looking for an egg to fertilize for up to 5 days after a sexual event. So even if you forgot to take pills after having sex, you could be increasing your chances of getting pregnant.
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Hi again,
February 15, 2011 - 7:56pmIt's hard to say, because our bodies aren't like clocks. One person may ovulate within days of not taking the pill, and another may not ovulate for a month. That is why it's important to take your pills regularly and use a backup method to not put yourself at increased risk. In any given month, without using any birth control, a woman of childbearing age in good health could expect to be 20% likely to get pregnant from frequent unprotected sex. Also bear in mind that sperm can live and hang out inside your system looking for an egg to fertilize for up to 5 days after a sexual event. So even if you forgot to take pills after having sex, you could be increasing your chances of getting pregnant.
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