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Can I Get Pregnant Post Unprotected Sex Despite Missing A Birth Control Pill?

I am on a birth control pill, but have been awful about taking it this month. The doctor messed it up and I was 2 days late starting it (so instead if tarting the pack Sunday I started it on Tuesday) . I had unprotected sex the weekend following the start and realized I missed my Friday pill. I then forgot to take a couple pills the next week and also had unprotected sex that weekend. I had some spotting and almost like a period for a few days I m assuming from missing all the pills. I gave up and just said I would start the pills the next weekend and do it right but I had unprotected sex this last Friday. I am supposed to get my actual period today but I m just wondering if I have anytbing to be worried about pregnancy wise and if I should be expecting my period to be on time or later. Thanks
Mon, 9 Mar 2015
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Hi,
I understand your query.
Cyclical Birth control pills are to be taken regularly at a fixed time daily ,without a break.Any missing pill is to be taken at the moment remembered, & followed by the regular schedule without a break while extra contraceptive ( like condom) is supplemented for a week following missed pill.
You had missed multiple pills this month-had some withdrawal bleeding in between.-but again missed pills after that too, had unprotected sex - this has made a total confusion in hormonal balance of cycle -
You may get period in time/late Or may conceive because of unexpected ovulation following irregular intake of pills.
* I would advise you to exclude/confirm pregnancy by blood pregnacy test if you have delayed period by 15 days.
* Use IUD contraception or be very regular for oral contraceptives.
Thanks.
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Can I Get Pregnant Post Unprotected Sex Despite Missing A Birth Control Pill?

Hi, I understand your query. Cyclical Birth control pills are to be taken regularly at a fixed time daily ,without a break.Any missing pill is to be taken at the moment remembered, & followed by the regular schedule without a break while extra contraceptive ( like condom) is supplemented for a week following missed pill. You had missed multiple pills this month-had some withdrawal bleeding in between.-but again missed pills after that too, had unprotected sex - this has made a total confusion in hormonal balance of cycle - You may get period in time/late Or may conceive because of unexpected ovulation following irregular intake of pills. * I would advise you to exclude/confirm pregnancy by blood pregnacy test if you have delayed period by 15 days. * Use IUD contraception or be very regular for oral contraceptives. Thanks.