Ovulation while on BC?

iVillage Member
Registered: 09-23-2002
Ovulation while on BC?
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Mon, 04-26-2004 - 7:42pm
Hi ladies,

I've been on bc pills called Zovia 1/35, for 8 months and have been taking my pills correctly. But the week of my period a week and half ago, I took one of those white pills 5-6 hours late and then followed to take the rest at the same time as always. I'm not sure if the white pills that come at the end of three weeks are sugar pills, so I was sort of worrying from time to time. Until yesterday, a week of new packet of pills, I had mild menstrual cramping, it was enough for me to notice. I wonder if I was ovulating for my next cycle? Any advice? Could I be pregnant? :( Your help would be greatly appreciative!!

Thanks,

J.

iVillage Member
Registered: 12-30-2003
Mon, 04-26-2004 - 10:04pm
Hi after_leptirica, welcome back!

You took a 4th week pill late, right? Fourth week pills are placebo pills and usually contain no active ingredients. Some few brands do contain a tiny bit of estrogen to help minimize estrogen withdrawal symptoms but they have nothing to do with the contraceptive effectiveness of those brands. Taking placebo pills late or not taking them at all will not decrease the effectiveness of your protection.

Good luck

      Jill