Okay, to start off I am NOT trying to get pregnant. My fiance and I have been busy moving into our new home the past few weeks. I have probably skipped my pills for about the past 2 weeks. I know, that is so careless of me, but I can not go back and change it. I have been on bc for about 4 years now. What is the likelyhood of me becoming pregnant because of these skipped pills. How long did it take you guys to conceive after getting off or your pills?
2007-01-04 04:21:53 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Trying to Conceive
Actually, the odds are pretty much against it.
Being on birth control for the time you have, your body won't usually start ovulating again for several months (meaning 3-8) after discontinuing birth control. However, this is not a hard and fast rule. There have been a few cases (less than one in 10,000) where the woman has gotten pregnant within 1-2 months of stopping the pill.
The best suggestion I can offer is to use another form of birth control for at least the next month or so. Condoms, spermicides, and other over-the-counter methods can assist with prevention of pregnancy, and IF you do turn out to be pregnant, they won't interfere with the formation of the fetus.
I would also suggest getting a test done (by blood if possible) to see if you are pregnant before starting your pills again.
Better safe than sorry.
2007-01-04 04:29:07 · answer #1 · answered by Critter Lady 4 · 2⤊ 2⤋
If you know for a fact that she has been responsible taking her pills ... everyday at the same time, not missing any pills, etc. then the pill is 99% effective against pregnancy. Has she been on antibiotics? That lowers the effectiveness of BCPs. If it was 3 weeks ago when you had sex, that means she is going to start PMSing if not now then soon and that involves tender breasts. BUT if you really want an answer, why don't you go buy a 10 dollar pregancy test at a store?? If this is stressing you out this much, isn't it worth 10 dollars to find out the truth and be done with it? Planned Parenthood offers pregnancy tests as well. If and when she gets her period, this is the only sure why to really find out. Good Luck!
2016-05-23 02:49:36 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had this happen to a friend and she did get pregnant. I have heard that you can be more fertile if you are on the pill and skip a few days, because of the hormones and how regular it makes you cycle. I would use a condom for the next month if you don't want any babies.
2007-01-04 04:26:59 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I would use a back-up method of birth control for at least one full cycle if your intent is not to hear the pitter-patter of tiny feet.
It might help to get a wall calander and keep it in the bathroom. When you take your pill, mark-off the date so you have an easy visual reminder to take your pill.
Maybe a method like the Nuva Ring might be better for you if you have trouble remembering your pill?
2007-01-04 04:32:47 · answer #4 · answered by Gillian 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is very likely. I have known several people who have gotten pregnant immediately after they have stopped taking the pill. My sister included, she was on bc for 7 years didn't take her pills one month and was pregnant with twins.
2007-01-04 04:33:01 · answer #5 · answered by voidtillnow 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Once I went off my pills, I never had another period until after I delivered (3 babies all the same, prego immediately)! Whats that, 2-4 weeks or so?
2007-01-04 04:25:50 · answer #6 · answered by wickedness_one 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Since there was no protection and since you did have sex....I would test when your due if you know when that is. If you are preggo you need to know that before re-starting the birth control.
2007-01-04 04:34:28 · answer #7 · answered by angelmwilson 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
well since your last question about your "fiance" being mean to you when you guys were moving, why in the world would you want to have kids with a guy like that?
you sound like a ding bat, and we will be hearing allot from you and your marriage problems in the future.
plug your noses guys.
2007-01-04 07:18:09 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
If you were too busy moving, you should have been too busy to have sex. If no sex, then no BABY.
2007-01-04 04:50:57 · answer #9 · answered by deemoney2000 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋