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Does Taking Birth Control Pills A Day Late Cause Pregnancy?

Posted on Mon, 19 May 2014

Question: Hello,
I have been on birth control since December. This past sunday I started my pack one day late. I took two on monday. My boyfriend and I had sex everyday from the Friday before till this past wednesday. I took the Plan B pill on thursday out of fear to getting pregnant. How bad is that i missed the first pill of the pack?

Answered by Dr. Mahesh Koregol (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
No problem

Detailed Answer:
Hi

I read your query and I understand your concerns.

Since you have started pill only a day late this cycle it does not matter much.

You are safe and no chance of pregnancy. I suggest you be calm and not to think about it anymore.

Regards
Dr. Mahesh Koregol

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Mahesh Koregol (2 minutes later)

many thanks. i just wanted to be certain. just one more thing. i have been feelign drowsy the past couple days and it is not for lack of sleep. could this be a side effect from plan b?

Answered by Dr. Mahesh Koregol (2 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
yes

Detailed Answer:
Hi

You are right.

This tablet does make you feel drowsy. Get some sleep.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar