Your risk of pregnancy depends on two factors- how long your menstrual cycle is normally, and the actual number of days between the end of your period and the day you started the new pack.
If you have a short menstrual cycle, for example 21 days, you can ovulate right after the end of your period. You could potentially ovulate between days 6 to 10 of your menstrual cycle.
Birth control pills work by preventing ovulation. Taking three days of active hormone pills, stopping, and starting again can upset the normal hormonal balance that regulates the menstrual cycle.
Early result pregnancy tests can be taken five days before your expected period. If you are really anxious, consider visiting your gynecologist or a health clinic to have a blood pregnancy test. Levels of hCG, which is the hormone produced only during pregnancy, can be detected in blood about 11 days following conception.
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Hello Anonymous,
Thank you for your question.
Your risk of pregnancy depends on two factors- how long your menstrual cycle is normally, and the actual number of days between the end of your period and the day you started the new pack.
If you have a short menstrual cycle, for example 21 days, you can ovulate right after the end of your period. You could potentially ovulate between days 6 to 10 of your menstrual cycle.
Birth control pills work by preventing ovulation. Taking three days of active hormone pills, stopping, and starting again can upset the normal hormonal balance that regulates the menstrual cycle.
Early result pregnancy tests can be taken five days before your expected period. If you are really anxious, consider visiting your gynecologist or a health clinic to have a blood pregnancy test. Levels of hCG, which is the hormone produced only during pregnancy, can be detected in blood about 11 days following conception.
I hope this information is helpful.
Regards,
September 19, 2014 - 8:20amMaryann
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