sex before missing a pill? help!

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Registered: 03-05-2004
sex before missing a pill? help!
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Tue, 04-13-2004 - 6:40am
Hi to all...

You have probably gotten tons of these questions before, but I couldn't find one exactly like my situation...

My fiance and I had sex on day 1 and day 2 of my cycle without any backup method. (I am on ortho-tricyclen lo.) I took my first active pills those days, and I took my active pill on day 3. But, I missed my day 4 active pill, and took it 8 hours late. We have not had sex since day 2. Am I okay? I know that sperm can live in the body for up to 3 days, and I have been kind of freaking out. Also if I were ovulating, what kind of signs might I have that I am? And what kind of other side effects might I have later on from taking 1 pill late? Thanks a ton!!!

SARA

 

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Registered: 03-25-2003
Tue, 04-13-2004 - 7:38am
I think you are pretty safe ,8 hours is not unheard of . You may experience some irregularity ,spotting other things but you are not at the most at risk time wehn you did the deed. Even taking the pill perfectly you can get pregnant but the fact you were in the first days should leave you pretty safe
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Registered: 03-19-2003
Tue, 04-13-2004 - 8:58am

Remember too--sperm can only survive in the body in FERTILE conditions.

Judie Cl for Birth Control 
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Wed, 04-14-2004 - 4:24pm
Thanks for the feedback...just a couple more questions/comments out of curiosity to hopefully ease my mind...

Since I did end up taking the pill (even though it was 8 hours late), does that decrease my chance of pregnancy more so than if I did not take it at all? Also, should I expect my period to be late? One more question...can ovulation be triggered during the last couple days of inactive pills? My period really only lasted from my 2nd inactive to my 6th inactive.

Okay...sorry if I seem neurotic...I just really don't want to be pregnant right now. Thanks so much in advance!!

SARA

 

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Registered: 03-19-2003
Wed, 04-14-2004 - 5:59pm

Yes, taking that pill 8 hours late is preferable to not taking it at all!

Judie Cl for Birth Control 
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Registered: 03-05-2004
Wed, 04-14-2004 - 10:26pm
Usually my fiance and I do use either a condom or spermicide, but we just got caught in the moment I guess. That may be the reason also I am kind of freaking about missing a pill. Also, I was kind of thinking that even if the pills weren't working, I just finished my period the day or 2 before, so I wouldn't be ovulating already. Am I thinking through that all wrong? Am I just overreacting? Anyhow, thanks so much for the quick responses before!

SARA

 

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Registered: 12-30-2003
Wed, 04-14-2004 - 10:55pm
Hi luvbert,

I understand your concern. I agree with Judie that it is very unlikely that you were fertile or ovulated at the end of your period. Try and relax. I think you will be ok. Let us know how you're doing, ok?

Good luck

      Jill

    

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Registered: 03-05-2004
Thu, 04-15-2004 - 5:24pm
Thanks Jill and Judie! I have more peace of mind now...I'll keep you posted!

SARA