Anytime you have unprotected intercourse, there is the risk of pregnancy. Birth control pills are usually effective after at least 7 days of use. It is unknown how much protection you had after 6 days.
It can take your body up to 3-4 months to become adjusted to being on the birth control pills. In the beginning, your periods may be a little irregular. Most women do not begin bleeding immediately when starting the placebo pills. Bleeding (period) usually doesn’t begin until day 3 of the placebos, but could start as late as day 5. Any bleeding during this placebo pill week is considered a period. If your period is more than 1 week late, perform a pregnancy test, either at home or at the clinic. Although it is not unusual for women to skip a period in the beginning, doing a pregnancy test gives you more peace of mind.
Start a new pack of pills as scheduled and continue to take them correctly and consistently. If you do not have a period with your second pack of pills, and your pregnancy test is negative, give your doctor or clinic a call. You may need to change to a different pill.
4. February 2012
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