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Can I Get Pregnant While On The Contraceptive Pills?
I am on the pill and I think I might be pregnant, but i wouldn't know for sure, should I keep taking the pill? I am scared that if I am pregnant it might harm the feotus! I will be starting my sugar pills after 2days time. your advice would be greatly appreciated..
Mon, 1 Jul 2019
Hello,
If you suspect pregnancy, you have to stop taking the medication and get a clarification. Sugar pills are not likely to show any adverse effect. Also, adverse effects on the embryo usually are seen if hormones are continued around 5-6 weeks of pregnancy since organogenesis is differentiated at this stage. Please get a pregnancy test through blood evaluation at the earliest and plan further management.
Hope this helps. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shanti Vennam, OBGYN
If you suspect pregnancy, you have to stop taking the medication and get a clarification. Sugar pills are not likely to show any adverse effect. Also, adverse effects on the embryo usually are seen if hormones are continued around 5-6 weeks of pregnancy since organogenesis is differentiated at this stage. Please get a pregnancy test through blood evaluation at the earliest and plan further management.
Hope this helps. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shanti Vennam, OBGYN
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