confused about pill

iVillage Member
Registered: 12-05-2003
confused about pill
1
Wed, 03-31-2004 - 1:21pm
hi,

I just had a question about the pill.Everyone knows if you miss a pill and have had unprotected sex,you can get pregnant,right?But what about if you have sex when taking the sugar pills?wouldn't it be the same or greater chance of getting pregnant if you've missed more then one?
iVillage Member
Registered: 08-25-2003
Wed, 03-31-2004 - 4:15pm
If you take your active pills correctly throughout the month, then you will be protected during the "sugar pill" week. The pill is meant to work continuously. You are at a greater risk for pregnancy if you miss 2 active pills in a row, rather than just missing 1 pill (if you make up for the missed pill as soon as you remember). So as long as you dont miss pills during the month, and take them on time, then you can safely have unprotected sex during the sugar pill week.