I have been on birth control almost a
month now. My boyfriend does cum in me,
but the week I would have been ovulating
he used a condom, just in case the pill
wasnt working. I usually take my pill
around noon, but this monday, 2 days ago,
I forgot, so I took it at at 1am. Now
two days later, wednesday night, I am
spotting a brownish discharge. I am
supposed to start my period this sunday.
Does this mean I could be pregnant???? I
am freaking out!!! Also I am very tired
lately. I dont know what to think!!! My
boobs dont hurt at all though, and they
usually do 4 days before my period!! I
thought the pill was going to work!! I
only messed up this one day this week!!
Please email me at my address
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Jessica_Leswick
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 10 Oct 2003 Posts: 2 Location: Canada
Posted: 10-10-03 16:17pm
I am no doctor, but I have been told
numerous times that the pill does not take
effect for up to 3 months. This does not
necessarily mean that you are pregnant
though. Spotting while on the pill is
very normal. The best way to protect
yourself while on the pill is to also use
a condom. This is something like 99.97%
effective against pregnancy. If you don't
like to use a condom, just try to use it
for the next 2 months until your body can
get used to the pill. If I were you, I
would wait until your period is supposed
to come, if it doesn't take a home preg.
Test. If it comes up negative, try again
in 3 weeks, or go straight to your doctor
for a blood test. They will be able to
tell right away as apposed to a urine
test. If you still don't get your period
but your home preg. Test comes up
negative, I would stop taking the pill and
go see a doctor right away. This is all
so touch and go. I hope everything works
out. If you want, you can email me
anytime.
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missbuttons
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 06 Aug 2003 Posts: 94 Location: USA
Posted: 10-10-03 19:51pm
jessica_leswick
wrote:
i am no doctor, but I have
been told numerous times that the pill
does not take effect for up to 3 months.
the pill does not take 3 months to take
effect. In most woman, it only takes at
the minimum of one month. My doctor
advised me to use protection for the first
week when I first started on it, and
anytime after that I would be protected.
The 3 months is how long it can take for
your body to get adjusted for the pill.
Most doctors advise a woman staying on
them for the 3 months before switching as
your body needs that time to get adjusted
to the hormones. You are still protected
however.
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Suzy
Active User, Really EHEALTHy
Joined: 20 Sep 2003 Posts: 530
Posted: 10-10-03 22:33pm
You are absolutely right miss buttons, it
doesn't take 3 months for the pill to
work. The pills we are prescribed in
australia are fully effective after 2
weeks, and after 3 months your hormones
should be reasonably adjusted. I guess
you just need to read the instructions
that come in the pack, it is required by
law for that kind of information to be
included with the sale of the pack.
Regards,
.::suzy::.
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Farah
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 03 Oct 2003 Posts: 201
Posted: 10-11-03 03:49am
There is still a possibility of getting
pregnant while on birth control. It
happens to a lot of women who are not
expecting it. Just a little tidbit.
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barons_girl_504
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 14 Sep 2003 Posts: 105 Location: New Orleans
You Are Very Correct Posted: 10-12-03 12:17pm
The girl that I babysit for has 2
children. 2years and 19months. She was
on the pill for both children. She is a
working woman and sometimes she would
forget to take them. She works in the
food industry.(which is very time
consuming) she did not expect to get
pregnant so she went on taking her pills.
She never took the pills for the week of
her period because the type she was on
made her gain weight. (also the doctor
told her that she didnt have to) anyways
to make a long story short, it is a
possibility to become pregnant while on
the pill. All I can say is please dont
forget to take your pill everyday at the
same time. Make it a time like 3pm. That
way you wont be sleeping. I used to take
mine at 12, but on a lot of days I wouldnt
wake up until 3. So make it a neutral
time. That is a very important factor.
