Welcome to EmpowHER. Birth control pills prevent pregnancy by preventing ovulation. This happens because a daily dose of the active pill keeps hormone levels constant. When you miss a dose and do not make up for it as soon as possible, hormone levels drop and ovulation can occur. Not using alternate birth control, like a condom, during intercourse does present the chance for pregnancy.
You are at a higher risk if you go without a daily active pill for seven consecutive days.
You were at a low risk by missing two consecutive doses. But, you will only know if you conceived if you do not have vaginal bleeding during the period of the inactive pills.
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Hello Anonymous,
Welcome to EmpowHER. Birth control pills prevent pregnancy by preventing ovulation. This happens because a daily dose of the active pill keeps hormone levels constant. When you miss a dose and do not make up for it as soon as possible, hormone levels drop and ovulation can occur. Not using alternate birth control, like a condom, during intercourse does present the chance for pregnancy.
You are at a higher risk if you go without a daily active pill for seven consecutive days.
You were at a low risk by missing two consecutive doses. But, you will only know if you conceived if you do not have vaginal bleeding during the period of the inactive pills.
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May 15, 2015 - 8:16amMaryann
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