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I missed 7 days of my birth control pill on the same week that I would be ovulating according to my period tracker. At the end of the week I had dark brown spotting, and bright pink spotting. Is there a possibility of pregnancy or woud it be unlikely to have ovulated because of the birth control? I still have 5 days til I take a placebo pill, can I take a test yet or is it too early?

Yes, if you had sexual intercourse just before or during the week of and week after your missed pills, pregnancy is very possible. The pill works by releasing a steady dose of hormones into your system. These hormone levels are very similar to those produced by the body when it is pregnant. Since your body thinks it’s pregnant, you stop ovulating (releasing an egg every month). As long as you keep taking your pills, you don’t ovulate. However, when you miss a pill by 24 hours or more, the hormone levels change and the contraceptive effect of the pill may stop working. This makes it much more likely that you will ovulate. The more pills you miss, the more likely it is for you to ovulate (regardless of your menstrual cycle timing). Having missed seven pills in a row, ovulation was extremely likely to have occurred.

Just because you ovulated though does not mean that the egg was fertilized and that it successfully implanted in the uterus. The bleeding you experienced may simply be a side effect of missing so many pills. However,…

Me and my girlfriend were having sex and I pulled out then went to put it back in and the condom broke I did not ejactulate could she be pregnant? She just got off her period a couple days ago

Pregnancy is unlikely if you immediately pulled out after you noticed the condom had broken and given the timing of her cycle. If your girlfriend normally has a 28 day menstrual cycle (from first day of her period to first day of next period), she would ovulate approximately 14 days after the beginning of her period. There is a chance that pre-seminal fluid may have entered her vagina when the condom broke, but the fluid may not have contained any motile sperm (sperm capable of moving and fertilizing an egg). If your girlfriend skips her next period, she should take a pregnancy test just to be sure. 

In the future, if this should happen again, you may want to consider using the morning after pill (Plan B). Plan B is available over the counter for individuals 17 and older at most drug stores, and works by delaying ovulation, reducing the risk that pregnancy will occur. It does not work for individuals who are already pregnant so it is not considered an abortifacient (something that would cause an abortion). It is not designed to be…

when do period usually arrives after tkaing the 21day pill?

If you are on a 28 day pill pack with 21 hormone pills and seven placebo pills, you can usually expect your period to start around day 3 or 4 of your placebo pills (your third or fourth pill during the last week). If this is your first pack of pills, remember that you may have side effects during your first three months of pill use. These side effects include menstrual irregularites (bleeding or spotting between periods, decreased bleeding and fewer days of bleeding during your period, or even a missed period), breast tenderness, nausea, moodiness, complexion changes, etc.).

i missed two of my pills during the end of the first week after starting my new pack. I took them right when i remembered and a couple hours later, i had sex. But, he pulled out. Im now back on track with my pills. could i be pregnant?

Missing one or more pills by 24 hours or more does decrease the effectiveness of the pill. When you miss pills, it changes your hormone levels , increasing the likelihood of ovulation. However, you did make the pills up so that helps. Withdrawal is not an effective method of birth control as sperm can be present in pre-ejaculatory fluid, but at least your partner did not ejaculate inside the vagina.

Missing pills can cause menstrual irregularities so don’t be surprised if you start bleeding or spotting  before your period is due. Your next period may be different from what it normally is like. However, if you miss your next period, take a pregnancy test. If you frequently miss pills, you may want to consider switching to another method of birth control. If you would like more information about your contraceptive options, please contact one of our offices.

My boyfriend and I had ha sex in the jacuzzi. We used the pull out method. I am not taking any kind of pills or anything. Two days later he tells me he precame. My period comes and goes when it wants is there a chance I could be pregnant even if I took two home pregnancy test?

It depends on when you took the pregnancy tests. If you have had a period since the incident, pregnancy is unlikely. Also, if you took your first pregnancy test at least 4-5 weeks after the incident, pregnancy is unlikely. Repeat the test every two weeks until you have a period or you test positive for pregnancy.

Withdrawal is not a reliable method of birth control. Please think about starting a regular method of birth control (like condoms, the pill, or the shot) if you continue to have sexual intercourse. If you live within our service area, contact one of our offices for an appointment.

i have an irregular menstrual cycle. last time i had my period was in november. last night i had sex with my boyfriend and when he finished, he realized the condom broke from the middle not from the tip. my underwear was very wet, it was probably his sperm. and now i have been discharging vaginal fluid.its clear. took the plan b pill, is there still the chance that i may be pregnant?

Yes, there is still a chance that you may become pregnant. However, since you took the Plan B pill, your risk of pregnancy is much lower. The sooner you use Plan B after unprotected sex, the more effective it is. Since your periods are irregular, wait 4-5 weeks after the unprotected sex, and then take a pregnancy test just to be sure.

can i have sex meanwhile i have bv even though im on the anitbiotics ?

I’m not sure I understand your question. BV stands for bacterial vaginosis. It is simply an overgrowth of bacteria in the vagina. Though it can be spread between female partners, BV cannot be transmitted to a male partner. Sexual intercourse may aggravate or worsen BV symptoms (burning, itching, pain) and may cause reinfection. It would be best to wait until you have finished all of your medication.

can you use monistat 7 treatment the night before getting tested for std’s?

If you are having the urine test for chlamydia & gonorrhea, then the Monistat vaginal cream will not affect the results. If you are having a cervical swab for those infections, then we would recommend not using the vaginal cream for 24 hours prior to your visit.

Both the urine test and the cervical swab are very accurate at detecting chlamydia & gonorrhea. If you are having complaints of abnormal vaginal discharge, the clinician is more likely to do a cervical swab. This way, he/she can also obtain vaginal discharge on a Q-tip, and look at it under a microscope to diagnose some common infections. Vaginal medications obscure the vaginal cells, making microscopy difficult.

If you are scheduled for STD testing and you are using a vaginal medication, keep your appointment. Just let your clinician know you will need a urine test.

I’m on the pill but I had sex with my boyfriend with no condom a week before my period is due. If I did get pregnant what should I expect or am I safe from a pregnancy since I’m on the pill? Quick reminder my period should start in 6-8 days

If you have been taking your birth control pills correctly and consistently, then the chance of pregnancy is unlikely. Continue to take your pills everyday to achieve the most effectiveness.

If you have not been consistent with daily pill taking, this can decrease their effectiveness. Irregular pill use increases the risk of pregnancy. If this is the case, wait until your period is more than 1 week late. If it does not occur, do a pregnancy test, either at home or at a clinic.

i gust had a babyand got the depo sout and i had sex gust 2 weekafter i had my baby could i get pregnet

The DepoProvera injection is effective within 24 hours. If your sexual activity was 24 hours after your shot, you were protected. The risk of pregnancy is unlikely. When you continue to receive your Depo shots on time, it is usually 99.9% effective.