Family Planning Plus

Anytime you have unprotected intercourse, there is the risk of pregnancy.

Since you discontinued your birth control, you are no longer protected. Depending on your body’s own cycle, ovulation may take place early in your menstrual cycle, making the risk of pregnancy higher. The first day of your period is considered day 1 of your menstrual cycle. If you have a 28 day cycle, ovulation will usually occur around days 12-16. However, your body has not had time to readjust to not being on birth control, and cycles can be irregular for a month or two. This means that ovulation times can also be irregular.

If your next period is more than 1 week late, do a pregnancy test.