feeling pretty crappy

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Registered: 03-30-2004
feeling pretty crappy
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Sun, 08-15-2004 - 1:32pm
hey everyone,

ok..i was on a vacation during my last week of active pills (im on tri-sprintec) and 2 days out of the week i forgot to bring my pills with me when i was out late. i take my pills at 8:30, and during the week, i took them normally, with the exception of when i took a pill at 10:30 and another time when i couldnt take it until 11:20-ish. i took the rest of my pills on time, and got my period when expected and it was heavy like it usually is. the problem is, obviously i wanted to "hang out" with my boyfriend when i got back (on saturday, when i started my inactives..i start my pills on saturday after a missing pill mishap a while back and i wanted to retain protection). we had sex many times during my inactive week and he ejaculated inside me on most of those occasions. the thing is, now that im back on my actives (im on the 2nd day of the 2nd week) ive been urinating more frequently and feeling full and bloated. my stomach is pretty tender, but thats usually the case with the pill im on. with tri-sprintec ive noticed more frequent urination, but usually in the 3rd week, and never this early. i am pretty constipated, and im assuming thats most of my discomfort, but is there any chance that taking pills late could have compromised my protection? any peace of mind you could give me would be greatly appreciated. xoxo!

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Registered: 12-30-2003
Sun, 08-15-2004 - 2:12pm
Hi sweetlilmegxo, welcome back!

Taking 2 pills an hour or two late isn't a great thing to do, but if you got your period afterward you should be ok. I hope you’re feeling better soon.

Good luck and hugs,

      Jill