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I was wondering what happens if you forgot to take 2 of your birth control pills and you decide to take three of them in one dose without calling your doctor first? The birth control pill that I am currently taking is Yasmin.
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I just realized today that I've been forgetting to take my pills. I forgot Wednesday Thursday and Friday I started bleeding today (Friday) should I be concerned? And what should I do
December 16, 2016 - 3:58pmThis Comment
Hello Anonymous,
This is probably withdrawal bleeding. Check with your gynecologist, but I would think you should wait for the bleeding to stop, discard any remaining active and inactive pills, and start a new pack when the bleeding ends.
Regards,
December 19, 2016 - 9:45amMaryann
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Two days after my period was over I had unprotected sex because I have been taking the pill for about a year now. The day after I had sex I noticed I was accidentally taking the sugar pills instead of my actual birth control pills. I was scared I would end up pregnant so as soon as I noticed, I took all 4 pills at once. The next morning I threw up and then went to the store to buy the plan B pill. In total I went 11 days without taking my pills because as you know, during your period you are only taking sugar pills..not your actual birth control pills. I researched and learned that when you take more than 2 pills at a time, bleeding is to be expected, but i have not bleed yet and it's been nearly a week. Is there a chance that I may be pregnant because I havent bleed yet? I do know I need to take a test but I wanted an honest opinion before I buy one. If you think there is a chance I could be pregnant, when is the earlier i could take a test?
December 6, 2016 - 1:48amThis Comment
Took 4 pills and 4 pills after 12 hours but i vomitted the the 2nd dose and freaked out so i took again the 2 days after 4 pill and 4 pills after 12 hours. Should i be concerned?
November 7, 2016 - 9:44amThis Comment
Me and my girlfriend had protected sex like 9 days ago and yesterday she noticed some dark/brown blood in her panties. It stopped that night (last night). She also took a birth control test today and it came back negative but I don't know if it was too early to show a valid result. What my concern is if this is implantation blood or not. She takes birth control but hadn't took it for a little while and decided to take 3 pills after we had sex. Could that bleeding be because of taking three pills? I also blew into the condom to make sure it didnt bust and it held air. If someone could give me some good insight it would relive me of much stress, thanks.
November 1, 2016 - 1:53pmThis Comment
I don't know the full answer, but NEVER blow air into a condom. You are supposed to hold the tip that points out at the top for this exact reason. Air in a condom is how they break. When you ejaculate, and there is nowhere for it go, breakage can occur. So, always hold the tip of the condom as you begin to roll it down the penis. This will keep the air out.
November 4, 2016 - 9:39amThis Comment
It was after the fact that I had already ejaculated
November 10, 2016 - 9:33pmThis Comment
Hello Anonymous,
The dark brown blood could have been triggered by the erratic way your girlfriend took her birth control pills.
The pills contain synthetic hormones, estrogen and progesterone,. These two hormones naturally play a key role in the menstrual cycle.
Taking a daily pill, at the same time each day, keeps hormone levels constant and thus prevent ovulation.
Since you used a condom, I do not think this was implantation bleeding.
If she does not have withdrawal bleeding during the week of inactive pills, she should then test for pregnancy and contact her gynecologist.
Regards,
November 2, 2016 - 8:17amMaryann
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I had unprotected sex then four days later I tried to make up my days with four birth control pills . 4 days later I experienced bad cramps, a big blood clots , followed by brown discharge , followed by dull red bluff with a light flow.. is this implantation bleeding , breakthrough bleeding , or a light period ? It stop after a day and it started 9 days before my expected period
October 27, 2016 - 7:28amThis Comment
Hi I missed 2 days of my pill, Lucette, I woke up on the third day with dark spotting and realised so I took 3 pills to catch up the 2 missed days and account for that morning. I've been bleeding lightly since. Should I be worried? Should I carry on as normal or stop for another break week?
October 24, 2016 - 5:36amThank you
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