HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

How Long Will The Pill Be Effective After Having An Unprotected Sex?

I went on continuous birth control (combined pill) around 4-5 months ago instead of taking the regular 21 day off 7 day style. I still have breakthrough bleeding every month during when my period is supposed to be, but I just continue taking the pill and it eventually goes away. But this last month, I had a period for 3 weeks. I called my gynecologist and she said to stop taking the pills for 2 days and then get back on them and stay on them. I stopped the pills for 2 days and had heavier bleeding. I started the pills back up and have been on them since. I asked her how long I had to use a second type of protection. She said that they tell everyone 1 month, but that most doctors say 2 weeks. She said to do a month because my body was all messed up and she didnt know where I was at in my cycle. The thing is I am going to Mexico this weekend and next week and was looking forward to unprotected sex with my boyfriend.

So, I only didn't take the pills 2 days and that was just to have a real period. I have been back on the pill for 11 days and will be back on it 14 by the time I have unprotected sex. All the research I did stated I am safe after 7 days of taking the pill and shouldn't worry, but I wanted to know if that was true and why only 7 days. What if I had ovulated? Thank you so much for your help!
Wed, 8 Jan 2014
Report Abuse
General & Family Physician 's  Response
Thank you posting in HMC,
first of all the pills you are having prevents pregnancy mainly by inhibiting ovulation. if you have the pill continuously your chance of getting pregnant is very less i.e 0.3%. however if you stop having the pill or miss the pill in between you have to have an extra protection like a condom. since you are on the pill since 14 days ,after which you are planning on unprotected intercourse, it is highly unlikely of getting pregnant. However to be on the safer side you can use a condom.
I find this answer helpful

Note: Revert back with your gynae reports to get a clear medical analysis by our expert Gynecologic Oncologist. Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Recent questions on Hormonal contraceptive


Loading Online Doctors....
How Long Will The Pill Be Effective After Having An Unprotected Sex?

Thank you posting in HMC, first of all the pills you are having prevents pregnancy mainly by inhibiting ovulation. if you have the pill continuously your chance of getting pregnant is very less i.e 0.3%. however if you stop having the pill or miss the pill in between you have to have an extra protection like a condom. since you are on the pill since 14 days ,after which you are planning on unprotected intercourse, it is highly unlikely of getting pregnant. However to be on the safer side you can use a condom.