From what you describe, it sounds unlikely that you would be pregnant. You just missed 2 pills, correct? And, instead of "doubling-up" like the instructions tell you to, you took 3 pills in one day. (wow!) That would explain cramping, soreness, spotting, nausea. Week 1 is the worst time to miss pills, however, as you have been "hormone-free" for the previous 7 days. A quick call to your doctor's office wouldn't hurt to ask for their recommendation. You would not know if you are pregnant until a missed period.
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Do you have an extra copy of the instructions that came with your birth control pills? It sounds like it is VERY important that you discuss these instructions step-by-step with one of the nurses at your doctor's office. I know---they do not take much time to go over the instructions, and it is important to advocate for yourself and have them take the time. Also, you can ask if their is a Patient Health Educator who can demonstrate how to take the pills consistently and correctly every time. Do you have a Planned Parenthood near you? They would be able to help, as you have already experienced one pregnancy, and sounds like you do not want to be pregnant again. Please learn every step and "trouble-shooting" step to take if you miss a pill. Never do you take 3 at a time; you can take 2 one day, then 2 the next day. If you miss 3 in a row, you typically throw out the pack and start a new one. Again....ask a Health Professional to walk through this with you.
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From what you describe, it sounds unlikely that you would be pregnant. You just missed 2 pills, correct? And, instead of "doubling-up" like the instructions tell you to, you took 3 pills in one day. (wow!) That would explain cramping, soreness, spotting, nausea. Week 1 is the worst time to miss pills, however, as you have been "hormone-free" for the previous 7 days. A quick call to your doctor's office wouldn't hurt to ask for their recommendation. You would not know if you are pregnant until a missed period.
For future:
July 30, 2009 - 1:24pmDo you have an extra copy of the instructions that came with your birth control pills? It sounds like it is VERY important that you discuss these instructions step-by-step with one of the nurses at your doctor's office. I know---they do not take much time to go over the instructions, and it is important to advocate for yourself and have them take the time. Also, you can ask if their is a Patient Health Educator who can demonstrate how to take the pills consistently and correctly every time. Do you have a Planned Parenthood near you? They would be able to help, as you have already experienced one pregnancy, and sounds like you do not want to be pregnant again. Please learn every step and "trouble-shooting" step to take if you miss a pill. Never do you take 3 at a time; you can take 2 one day, then 2 the next day. If you miss 3 in a row, you typically throw out the pack and start a new one. Again....ask a Health Professional to walk through this with you.
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