What if??

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Registered: 10-14-2004
What if??
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Thu, 10-14-2004 - 12:59pm
What if I were to get pregnant while on the Pill? First, would the normal pregnancy symtoms (that I've read about) show up? Second, would the Pill in some way cause MC because of the hormones in it...in other words, if I thought I was pregnant should I stop taking the Pill so as not to cause MC? Third, if I continue on the Pill, will it cause harm to the baby until I find out if I am pregnant?
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Registered: 12-30-2003
In reply to: surlyjen
Thu, 10-14-2004 - 4:46pm
Hi surlyjen, welcome!

If you take your pills correctly they are 98-99% effective in preventing pregnancy. Should you conceive, I think there is very little chance of harm to the baby if you stop taking your pills as soon as you know for sure you're pg. For more see: Pregnancy: How Can You Tell You're Pregnant While Taking the Pill?

http://www.ivillagehealth.com/experts/womens/qas/0,,166936_124892,00.html If I were you I would not stop taking my pills unless I was certain that I was pregnant.

Take care,

      Jill