I missed 2 pills in week one. Can I be pregnant?

Question

I missed 2 pills in week one-one on day 1 and one on day 3. I took 2 on Day 2 and 4 to make up. It was the week after my periods. I've been on pills for 6 months now. Can I get pregnant? We've been sexually active with no additional protection. When should I do a home pregnancy test?

Answer 1

Yes, you can be pregnant. Of course there is always the possibility even when on the pill, but you missing the pills make the chances higher. Even though since you miss pills 1 and 3 I wouldn't think you would have been ovulating at the time (normally you would be ovulating two weeks after your period).
There are some tests that you can take five days before the first day of your next period. The usually put two in a pack, so what I would do is take one five days before your next period and if that comes back negative keep the extra in case your period doesn't start when expected. If it doesn't start when expected, take the extra test, if it does keep the test in case you need it in the future.

Answer 2

Chances are that you are not pregnant. They say you have to miss more than 3 pills in a week for you to get pregnant, but I would still be cautious. If you don't get your period when you expect to, take a test. I doubt you'll have to worry, though.

I missed 3 pills in a row one week, doubled up three times and didn't get pregnant. You did exactly what you were supposed to do.

Answer 3

Yes, you can definitely be pregnant. Missing or being late with even one pill can make your birth control ineffective. Take a pregnancy test the day after you miss your period.

Answer 4

Looks like the pill thing is not a good idea for you. Why don’t you try condoms. You are unlikely to forget those.

You can be pregnant. Try a test after a few weeks.

Answer 5

Doubtful. When you open the new pack of pills, that morning, before you take your med, do a test.

Debbie
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