2007-02-16 20:28:29 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Women's Health
Not necessarily, it could be anything. It could be a fluke, stress, weight loss, hanging around other women can also change your cycle, or it could be a side affect of the birth control. If you are worried there is a new pregnancy test out that can tell you if you are pregnant within days of having the missed period.
2007-02-16 20:38:42 · answer #1 · answered by Serinity4u2find 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are many things that can affect periods-stress, changes in diet/exercise, illness, and more. If you've taken the pills properly-one each day, at the same time, and not missing any, or taking medication that may interfere with the pill, like certain antibiotics or St. John's Wort, then it's unlikely that you're pregnant. Because of the way most birth control pills work (they work by preventing the release of an egg and by making the lining of the uterus thinner and making the mucous around the cervix thicker so that it's harder for sperm to get through) it's not uncommon for people to sometimes miss a period on birth control for no reason. If you've missed a pill, or taken medication that might affect your pill, or are concerned, a pregnancy test may help calm you, but check the instructions that come with your pills to see what to do if you miss a period, or check with your doctor or health care provider.
2007-02-16 21:40:13 · answer #2 · answered by Erika G 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it's possible that a missed period while on the pill could mean one is pregnant but sometimes if one is just starting a new brand of birth control pills after changing brands of birth control pills a period can be delayed for a bit.
To be on the safe side talk to your gyn or primary care physician (if they are the one that is prescribing the pill) to see what they say. My question to you would be is: how long have you been on the pill?
2007-02-16 20:33:59 · answer #3 · answered by sokokl 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Some times birth control pills affect cycle one of them is missed period
2007-02-16 20:40:19 · answer #4 · answered by dr.m 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the period is overdue by 10 days, go for urine pregnancy test. Do not go for any guess work or silly suggestions.
2007-02-16 20:31:52 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just take a pregnancy test. You can get them at your local dollar store for cheap, and it's well worth the peace of mind.
2007-02-17 04:29:09 · answer #6 · answered by Sweet Melissa 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not necessarily. If you took all your pills when you're supposed to, it's very unlikely. Get a pregnancy test if you're worried.
2007-02-16 20:32:16 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
its never clear until you get a home pregnancy test
2007-02-16 20:31:14 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
no just talk to your doctor about the problem
2007-02-16 21:23:58 · answer #9 · answered by donaldblake2007 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋