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What are the chances?
| Mon, 08-30-2004 - 3:54pm |
Hi. I am new to these boards, and have been trying to get some information and thought asking here might do the trick...I have been on the pill for about 8 years and have been pretty diligent about taking it on time. Last week I dropped an active pill in the sink and it disintegrated a little bit but I took it anyway. I have been taking it on time since then. A few days later, not thinking about that pill, my husband and I had unprotected sex. What are the chances that I could get pregnant? I am assuming the chances are low, but thought I would ask for opinions/info anyway. Thank you:)

I think you are probably ok if the pill was more or less in one piece when you took it. Even if that one was ineffective you would probably be ok. Until recently the FDA was not recommending back-up be used when only one pill was missed. Apparently there were enough unanticipated pregnancies after missing a single pill for them to now recommend back-up be used for 7 days of active pills. Let us know how you're doing, ok?
Hugs,
Jill