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Re: [Birth Control] Missed Pills
From: Christina (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 21 Aug 2001 17:06:44 -0500 (CDT)
Thank you for your quick answer.
Can you tell me what kind of risk missing pill #1 or taking it late on
day 1 of my new cycle puts me at (I did have sex on day 1). Basically I
only had sex two times (day 28 at end of period and day 1 of new cycle).
Also, I may be paranoid, but I feel mild cramping since yesterday (day
9, 10). Do you think my chances are still very low if not impossible?
Thank you so much.
At Tue, 21 Aug 2001, William McIntosh, MD wrote:
>
>At Tue, 21 Aug 2001, Christina wrote:
>>
>>Hi. I began taking Ortho-Tricyclen again a couple of months ago. I am
>>a Sunday starter. During my second month of being on the pill, I missed
>>#11 (Weds), #12 (Thurs), and #13 (Fri) of my second week (light blue)
>>pills. On Saturday (day 14), I took two light blue pills, and on Sunday
>>(day 15) I took two light blue pills, and on Monday (day 16) I took two
>>light blue pills, until finally I was caught up by Tuesday. A few days
>>after I missed the #11,12,13 pills, I did have some spotting, but not
>>enough to assume menstruation. Around day 24 (or 25) I started a
>>heavier menstrual period than usual (probably due to earlier late
>>pills).
>>I had sex on day 28, and on day 1 of new cycle... during which both
>>times my boyfriend ejaculated (the condom also broke both times). I
>>think I either took my day 1 pill on Sunday (as scheduled) or Monday
>>morning - not sure.
>>My question is... what are the chances I am pregnant if I just finished
>>my period and began a new cycle about the time I had sex? What effect
>>does missing those three pills (around the normal time of ovulation)
>>have on my body's process? Could it have messed up my ovulation period?
>>Am I being paranoid? I feel bloated and slight cramping since yesterday,
>>and it's day 10 of my new cycle. I know I must wait until after I miss
>>a period to take a BC test for accuracy. Please advise as much as
>>possible.
>>
>>--
>>Christina
>>
>Those are the worst pills to miss, pregnancy wise, but you appear to
>have dodged that bullet given you had a period. Missing the pills is
>going to mess up your bleeding and side effect profile, but it won't
>cause any permanent harm, since you aren't pregnant.
>
>--
>William D. McIntosh, MD, FACOG
>
>This is for educational purposes only, and is not a substitute
>for consultation and examination by a licensed medical professional.
>
--
Christina
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