sex before missing a pill? help!
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sex before missing a pill? help!
| 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!!!


Remember too--sperm can only survive in the body in FERTILE conditions.
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
Yes, taking that pill 8 hours late is preferable to not taking it at all!
SARA
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
SARA