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I had cryo surgery for precancerous cervical cells on February 9th. Three days after that I got really sick and couldn't figure out why. I tried to ignore it as long as possible but bythe next Friday (Feb 19th) it was really bad. I went to the ER where I was told I would have to have emergecy surgery for a ruptured appendix. When they opened my stomach they found that it had been ruptured for about a week and was gangrenous. I was in the hospital for a little over a week on didlaudil, percocet, and morphine. I was also on some heavy duty IV antibiotics. While in the hospital I started my period a few days early, which the Dr. said was common after surgery. I was discharged and sent home with a ten day supply of antibiotics and warned that it way interfere with my birth control (Lo Estrin FE) Since I was still in to much pain to even consider having sex my husband and I decided that it would make sense to not even bother taking the pill that month. (I'd been on the pill for a year and a half before that) I had a completly normal period that started March 30th and was unremarkable. I started my pill up again right after that. However I did miss a pill on April 19th and one on the 24th both in week three. I didn't "double up" the next day because that always makes me sick and I just end up throwing them both up. My period was due on April 28th (it's now May 6th) and it never showed. What are the chances I could be pregnant?
May 6, 2010 - 9:53amThis Comment
Wow..I'm sorry you went through all of this pain and traumatic emergency surgery! How are you feeling now?
Just to make sure I have the information related to your pregnancy-related question correct: you had your last period on March 30th, and have been using the pill, most recently, for about a month (it is now May 6). You missed two pills, but not in-a-row, on April 19 and April 24.
You were expecting your next period on April 28th, and I assume you had unprotected sex with your husband after March 30th?
You said you did not "double-up" on taking the missed pills, but did you use back-up method of birth control (condom) since you decided not to double-up on the pills?
Anytime you miss pills, there is an increased chance of pregnancy. Usually the patient information for your specific pill will provide instructions that if you miss one pill, to take it as soon as you remember and that back-up method of birth control is not needed. However, since you chose not to take the missed pill at all, then there is an increased chance of pregnancy since your body did not receive the regular dose of hormones. (If you DID take the pills you missed, your chances of pregnancy would be much lower).
Did you know that "doubling up" does not mean you need to take both pills at the same time? You can take the one you missed from the previous night as soon as you remember, say with breakfast, then take that day's pill at the regular time, say with dinner or before bed.
You can take a home pregnancy test once you've missed your period, with fairly accurate results.
Please let us know what the results say, and we can help you either way!
May 6, 2010 - 8:27pmThis Comment
I'm feeling much better now, thank you:)
May 7, 2010 - 2:46pmYou are correct on the dates and yes my husband and I had unprotected sex a number of times after March 30th.
I knew that I could take the missed pill as soon as I realized I'd missed it, instead of both at the same time, but I usually don't remember until I go to take the next nights pill.
About the home pregnancy tests I'm not overly confident in them. Two years ago my husband and I were actively trying to get pregnant, I missed a persiod and took a pregnancy test that came back negative. When I messed a second period in a row I took another test, again negative. I new something wasn't right so I went to my dr and requested a blood test, while waiting for the results to come in (2 days) i took another 2 HPTs (i know it's overkill) they were both negative. So when the Dr. called back and told me that the blood tests showed that I was pregnant, about 9 weeks pregnant actually, I was a little confused. Long story short I miscarried shortly after that and my husband and I decided to wait awhile before trying again, so I went on the pill. Nobody was ever able to explain why 9 weeks into a pregnancy none of the HPTs I took came back positive. So I kinda have my doubts on how reliable they are for me.
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This is somewhat of a loaded question. I am on week 3 of my active pills. Trinessa. I have been on birthcontrol for over nine years.last month I skipped my active pills and on tuesday I started spotting (which is normal when trying to skip a period, doesnt work with trinessa.. (so why did I do it? lol) Anyway, I have been on antibotics for the last 10 days. I have no skipped a pill, taken it around the same time each day. I had unprotected sex on tuesday night, the same night i started the spootting. Im due for my full period next week, but im worried that the anitbotics(lavaquin) made my birth control ineffective and that I may become pregnant. I am kinda under the impression that because i have been on BCP for so long, that my chances are slim, but you can never be to sure. Its been 48 hours since unprotected sex, and I could always do the plan B, Which I might anyway. But, with the antibotics, and taken the plan b over 60 hours later, should i still be concerned with chances of being pregnant, or am i just worring over nothing.
April 29, 2010 - 7:41pmThis Comment
Hi. My husband and I are newlyweds, so a baby is something that we are planning to wait for. I am on birth control, but missed my little sister (without my knowledge) thought it would be fun to flush some pills down the toilet. They were the last two pills before the "period pills". Should I worry?
April 23, 2010 - 5:58amThis Comment
Anon,
Probably not. By that time in your cycle, any chance for ovulation would be past and your body would be preparing for its period. I would just start the new pack right on time and not worry too much about the little sister episode!
April 27, 2010 - 9:30amThis Comment
I missed four pills in the begining of my pack. I've been on birth control for about 8 months now. Could I possibly be pregnant?
April 16, 2010 - 9:11pmThis Comment
Hi - ast month whilst i was travelling i missed one of my pills during the 3rd week - not sure which one i only realised 1 day before the end of my packet that i was having the wrong dated pil as it was friday and i was having thursdays pill. On returning from my trip i had unprotected sex with my boyfriend - this was on the day after i finished my pill so had already started the pill free period. 4 days later i got what seemed like my period but it lasted only 2 days when usually it lasts 3 - 4 days - this whole month has been rather weird and ive had lots of cramping throughout the month and im starting to get concerned since i really am not in the right place to be pregnant - finishing my thesis; planning to move to another country for a great job opportunity gin August
Ive been on my pill for 2 years and i have rarely ever missed a pill since i have a reminder on my phone every day to take it at the same time! so i am pretty compliant. so i guess what im asking is it possible that the bleeding i had last month was due to implantation bleeding
April 15, 2010 - 1:55amThis Comment
Anon,
From what you tell us, with it being a traveling month and cramping throughout, I think that may be the explanation for your cycle being slightly off. Even a two-day period should mean there is no viable pregnancy. The way birth control pills work is twofold: One, they prevent you from ovulating (and you most likely were past that time possibility in this cycle anyway), and two, they prevent the uterine lining from building up to support an embryo should one be formed. My best guess would be to say no, you're not pregnant, your hormones were just a little off from the busy month and the missed pill. If you take your pills this month and have a regular month, no worries. If you take your pills this month but your cycle is again abnormal for you, just put a call in to your doctor's office and mention it to them. All right?
April 16, 2010 - 9:12amThis Comment
Thanks a lot :) I will do that :)
April 18, 2010 - 4:44amThis Comment