I just started taking birth control and I am confused out of my mind on what could be going on with me so here is my story. I started taking Loestrin 24Fe the Sunday after I started my period. I started my period on a Thursday and started to take the pill that Sunday. I was told to wait 7days to have unprotected sex however I had sex without a condom or spermicide on the 6th and 7th day of taking the pill. I took the pill everyday at 10pm for about a week then for about 3 days I had to take it at 8pm. Right after that I went back to 10pm, after that happened I started to spot dark brown for about 3 weeks on and off. Then I had unprotected sex again the day second day I started placebo pills. I did not get my period but I continued with my second pack anyway 2 days into the new pack I spotted bright pink/orange and had minor cramps and have not spotted since. I still haven’t started my period and I’m going into my second week of my new pack. My question is, is what I am going through normal for the birth control or could I be pregnant?

24. April 2012

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Pregnancy is possible since you had unprotected sex during your first week of pills. However, since you started your pills with your period, it is unlikely that you would have ovulated that early in your cycle.

Menstrual irregularities are very common during the first three months of pill use. These irregularities include missed periods, breakthrough bleeding (bleeding in between periods), and spotting. It is normal to experience some mild cramping when you are bleeding or spotting. You can also expect your periods to be much lighter and of shorter duration than they normally are. If your periods do not become more regular by your fourth pack of pills, contact the provider who prescribed your pill. 

Continue to take your pills as directed. Just to be on the safe side, take a pregnancy test. Use first morning urine for the best results. If it is negative, you have nothing to worry about. Do not stop taking your pills unless you test positive for pregnancy.

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