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melissaherman

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How Does the Pill Work During "sugar Pill Week"? Posted: 10-25-05 23:23pm


Hi all, i'm familiar with the general workings of the pill, ie, that it releases hormones which stop you from releasing an egg and whatnot... But my question is, why am I still protected against pregnancy during the week I don't take the pill? Obviously i'm not getting any hormones at this time, yet at any other time in my cycle, missing a pill could cause pregnancy. I'm just curious, that's all :) thanks.

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Posted: 10-25-05 23:55pm


I believe it's going off the concept that you're on your period, so you're not ovulating during that time anyway. Plus your body is busy expelling the lining of the uterus that has built up during the month, so no implantation happening there. But I use condoms anyway, because i'm paranoid...

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Posted: 10-26-05 16:34pm


Yeah, I also use condoms out of paranoia, and it's not like i'm having sex on my period anyways, but I just don't really understand it. I mean, I understand that if you aren't on the pill, then you aren't likely ovulating during your period... But when you're on the pill, i've heard that the only reason you get your period is because it's an effect of not getting the hormones from the pill during this time, so... Shouldn't it be possible to ovulate? If no one knows, it doesn't really matter, I just don't like being confused :)

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Posted: 10-26-05 18:18pm


I am confused about this as well!! I mean I kind of understand it but I have the same exact questions as you

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