Missed 2 Pills...could I be Pregnant? Posted: 07-26-06 15:22pm
I HAVE BEEN RECENTLY TAKING THE PILL. I
HAVE MISSED A COUPLE OF THEM.AND NOW I'M
AT THE POINT TO WHERE IM SUPPOSE TO BE ON
MY PERIOD. MY BREAST HAVE BEEN SORE,I GET
SICK AT MY STOMACH AT NIGHT ,MY LOWER BACK
HURTS.AND I HAVE A CLEAR DISCHARGE. COULD
I BE PREGNANT,EVEN THOUGH I ONLY MISSED A
COUPLE PILLS?
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Early Pregnancy Signs and Symptoms Answer A1271 Posted: 07-31-06 02:29am
Yes, you could be pregnant. If you
missed your period I recommend you take a
home pregnancy test immediately. Missing 2
or more active pills results in decreased
efficiency of hormonal contraception and
can no longer protect you from an unwanted
pregnancy.
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