Do you think I should take a pregnancy test?

Question

I had a light period on January 17-19th. In the past couple of weeks, I've been really tired and in the last couple of days I've been having cramping feelings and a sore lower back (it feels like I'm going to get my period!), but my period isn't due for another week and a half. I guess I should also mention that last month I forgot to take about 4 of my pills, and so I ended up taking two per day a few times. Do you think I need to take a test or not? How likely is it that I am pregnant considering that I'm on birth control pills?

Answer 1

The simplest way to clear up this mystery is to take a test. It's ALWAYS better to take a test than walk around feeling uncertain, it seems to me. Since you missed quite a few pills, there's at least a chance that you're pregnant. If you are, then you need to know it so you can decide what you want to do at that point.

Answer 2

Definitly sounds like you could be. It could also be your period. However, with me I thought I would start my period because I had that same feeling. Bought me maxies and tampons and haven't used them. Unfortunately, if you missed 4 pills, it could be possible that you ovulated on the days you missed them or you ovulated later. Remember sperm lives up to 4 days inside your body. So, even if you did not ovulate when you had sex, you could have ovulated a few days after. Best thing to do is take a pregnancy test, or wait and see if you have a period. It's definitly possible. Take a test now if you think it's soon enough and then take it a week later. If you still do not start and the test are still negative, I would go to the doctor and get a blood test.

14 weeks and 2 days pregnant.

Answer 3

Very likely that you are pregnant. The pill ONLY works if you take it regularly, as in once a day at about the same time. Don't EVER double up on any medications unless your doctor OKs it and says it is necessary. I would take a test and talk to your doctor. If you are not pregnant, you might want to find a method of birth control that you won't so easily forget. And always use condoms! And do your research, you shouldn't be having sex if you're not well informed enough and ready to deal with the possible consequences!

Answer 4

First, how old are you. Are you going through the change? Second, take a home test now, dont's wait, you will find out right away, no waiting. When taking the pill, one or two forgets are OK, however four, then doubling up, is a little too much. So take the test. Good luck.

Answer 5

Take a test a week before your period see what it says if its negative wait another week to take it again. If you miss your period you may be pregnant. Stop taking your pills if you think you are pregnant. Cuse if you are they can hurt the baby. In any case always see a dr. Good luck

Answer 6

I would take a test. If it comes up negative wait until you are supposed to get your period and if you don't get it then take another a day or two after it is due.

Answer 7

its a probability, some human beings dont discover out they're pregnant till a minimum of 6 weeks long previous that's many times while youre approximately 2 weeks previous due. retest in some days if its nonetheless unfavourable then flow to your medical expert and get a blood attempt carried out.

Answer 8

Well from someone who got pregnant while on the pill i can tell you that it does happen. My theroy is when in doubt..take a test. Ten bucks is worth the pice of mind.

Answer 9

if you miss pill, the risk of getting pregnant gets higher. the test isnt that expensive, and it's better to shell out a little money than to find out later if something goes awry. i suggest you take it just to be safe.

Answer 10

you should wait before your missed period before taking a test to get an accurate result.