WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for September, 2008: Re: PREGNANCY: Missed first 4 birth control pills

Re: PREGNANCY: Missed first 4 birth control pills - should I be concerned?

From: William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 24 Sep 2008 07:53:15 -0500 (CDT)

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Karren

We usually say that if you miss more than 2 pills you may not be safe. Best to just use barriers this cycle and restart with next period. I do not know if that early sexual activity could have resulted in pregnancy or not...Dr. von Almen

At Tue, 23 Sep 2008, Karren wrote: >
>I am on Mononessa and am a 28 day pill taker. We recently evacuated due
>to Hurricane Ike, and after I got back and everything calmed down I
>realized I had not gotten my pills refilled. I missed the first 4 pills
>of the pack. Prior to realizing this I had unprotected sex with my
>husband, and again after I had taken 1 pill (because I forgot about the
>fact that I had messed up on the pills). With everything being so crazy
>around here I just lost track of days. Now I am concerned I may be
>pregnant, though we would be happy. Thank you for your help!

-- Note: Opinions expressed here are for educational purposes only and, as such, do not constitute a physician-patient relationship. This information is not intended to supplant the need for you to consult with your physician prior to choosing therapeutic options and/or interventions. ** Private emails cannot be entertained due to time constraints; consequently, they will receive no response.

William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG Private Practice New Orleans, La.

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