Hi
i recently started on yasmin (24 July 2009), on my third week, on the 08, 09, & 10 Aug 2009 i missed the pills because i have been sick and forgot to take them, however i had uprotected sex. On the 11 i had withdrawal bleeding, the doctor gave me antibiotics and told me to follow the 7 days rule and the hpt came out negative which i think it was so because it was early to tell if i am pregnant or not. how soon can i get back on the pill or should i wait till i know for sure if i am pregnant or not. has anyone experieced this or am i the only one.
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Hi Thando,
You are right, if you had unprotected sex on the 8th, 9th, and 10th and then tested for pregnancy on or around the 11th, then it would be too soon to tell. However, today is the 13th of August so you should be getting another period this week or the next. You can stop taking the pills until then BUT once you resume taking them you should be using a condom for the first week, just as you did the very first time you started taking the pill.
If you had a regular period in July, then chances are you may not be pregnant. Keep us posted and good luck!
August 13, 2009 - 5:41amThis Comment
Hi, thanx i guess i have to wait until i miss my period or not. I'll keep u posted
August 13, 2009 - 11:20amI wanted to mention that you may not have your period exactly when you are expecting it, as missing 3 days-in-a-row hormonal contraception can throw off the balance of hormones in your body, and may make your period or withdrawal bleeding irregular for a few months.
You would be able to test again for pregnancy 2-3 weeks after the dates you had unprotected sex ( August 24th would probably be the earliest, and you would probably want to check again later than week).
August 13, 2009 - 12:35pmHi Alison,thanx 4 ur comment,bt now i hav difficulty with sleeping cos last year we had a miscarrieage and with this blood coming out i wonder what if im pregnant again and it happens cos i think i need docs attention if i am.is it possible 4 me 2 take an earlier test cos waiting for two weeks will be a long wait for me
August 15, 2009 - 10:18pmThe earliest a home pregnancy test could detect a pregnancy would be 2 weeks after you ovulated; which is also the time you would expect your period (ovulation occurs about 2 weeks before a period).
If you are worried, not sleeping, and scared of another miscarriage, please call your doctor. Take care.
August 16, 2009 - 7:29amHi Alison,thanx once again,s promised i wanted 2 keep u updated. On the 24th i took an hpt and it came out negative bt no periods yet and now im 3 days late and there is no sign that they are coming cos usually i would get little cramps and i would definetly know my periods are on the way. Do u think that the pills or the withdrawal bleeding has messed up my cycle or could it be that im preg its just that it hasn't registered yet?
August 27, 2009 - 10:37amHi, Thanks for keeping us updated!
I just re-read your original post. Did your doctor give you antibiotics because you were sick? (It sounded like it was related to your missing pills..ha!).
My only question: if you hadn't missed your 3 days of pills, when would you have expected your period? The dates I provided were more estimated guesses, but if you were expecting your period this week, then the hpt would most likely have picked up any pregnancy hormones. It is possible that your period will come late this month with the missed pills and illness, but since it is only 3 days late (many women experience late periods), it is not anything to "technically" worry about until you've gone for about 35 days without a period (I say "technically" because I know "emotionally" it is very difficult!). Sorry--I know this isn't what you wanted to hear.
August 27, 2009 - 12:53pmThanx once again. Yes u r right i was given antibiotics cos ive missed my pills and as a result i had withdrawal bleeding. I was just counting my dates and it shows that today marked 35 days since the first day of my last period and i was expecting my period on the 21st of this month.this pills have really messed up my system. I will consult on Saturday just to know for sure if im preg or not. Probably an ultrasound could tell exactly what is happening
August 27, 2009 - 1:23pmMy peroid ended nov13th had unprotected sex on16th..but my bf didn't cum inside me ..cld it b a change of me getting pregant?
November 16, 2009 - 1:15pmDear Anon
Any time you have unprotected sex, you are at risk for pregnancy. Even if there is no ejaculation, you are still at a risk.
The good news is that your risk is probably less since you had it reasonably early in your cycle, as well as there did not seem to be ejaculation (men can have a pre-ejaculation that can impregnate a woman so it's not risk free). However, there is still most definitely a risk because even though the average time to ovulate is around day 14 and you are in day 9, some women ovulate early. In addition, sperm (any sperm) can stay alive for several days.
If you are concerned, go to your pharmacist TODAY and get Plan B - it's a birth control that is most effective when taken as soon as possible after having unprotected sex but it's best to do it today. You do not need a prescription.
I hope this helps and we wish you the best!
November 16, 2009 - 2:18pm