YOUNG-WOMEN Messages for June, 2002: Re: Scared of pregnancy, on ortho tri cyclen

Re: Scared of pregnancy, on ortho tri cyclen

From: Robin (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 30 Jun 2002 18:41:52 -0500 (CDT)

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At Sun, 30 Jun 2002, anonymous@obgyn.net wrote: >
>Hi, I started my first pack of ortho tri cyclen on Sunday, June 9. My
>doctor said they become effective after one week. I had sex 2 weeks
>after my first pill. I've been having a really stressful time and have
>had nausea and irregular appetites, my breasts seem to be getting a bit
>larger, and I am so intensely paranoid that I could be pregnant. I just
>took my first inactive pill. What are the chances? There was only one
>day where I took my pill a few hours later than normal. I'm so
>scared...do I have reason to be?

Chances are, you are okay. Having said that, it is always best to use a back up method of contraception in the first full month..meaning, once you start your second pack, you can for go the back up method (of course, if you are not in a monogamous relationship, you should always use condoms to prevent STD's....herpes, HPV, HIV/AIDS).

Stress can cause your cycle to become irregular, even on the pill, so try and relax. If your period is late, take a pregnancy test and see what the results are. If negative, retest in a week if still no period. The pill can also change your cycle to being very light to no period at all....if there is any doubt in your mind, ask your MD to run a blood test for pregnancy, and that should rule it in or out.

Good luck!

--
Robin

I'm not a Dr. or any type of Medical Professional.
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