Thanks for all your help!

iVillage Member
Registered: 06-13-2003
Thanks for all your help!
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Wed, 06-09-2004 - 6:18pm
I have been taking Ortho Tri. for over a year. Well I switched to Trilevlen this month because it was cheaper. I always use condoms and take the pill. However the other night the condom broke. I was on the 16th pill in that pack. I haven't missed any pills and I've taken these pills just as I did the Ortho ones. I"m just really scared because I've never had semen inside me. What is the chance of me being pregnant? I should start on this Sunday but i can't sleep for thinking about it!

Today (Wednesday) I took my last active pill. My breasts are tender and there is a tighten feeling on my lower tummy. Should I assume my period is on its way?

iVillage Member
Registered: 03-19-2003
Thu, 06-10-2004 - 8:30am
Everything should be fine! You were protected continuously going from one pill to the next (backup isn't usually required when switching pills), and you were 16 days in (which is more than the 7 required if you were just starting new), you were as protected from pregnancy as you're going to get.

I'd wager that your period will arrive just fine, but because you switched pills, it may be earlier or later and lighter or heavier than it was on Ortho Tri Cyclen because the hormones and doses are different. But it should still show up just fine!

Good luck!

Judie
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Registered: 06-13-2003
Thu, 06-10-2004 - 9:27am
Thank you guys so much! I don't know what I would do without you. I'm sure you are right. Its just never happened before so its sorta scary. I can't wait for Aunt Flo! Thanks again!