Birth control problem question

iVillage Member
Registered: 01-31-2006
Birth control problem question
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Fri, 08-18-2006 - 1:16am
I was wondering if someone could help me with this. I've been on birth control pills for over a year and I have taken it regularly. I have also always used a condom on top of birth control pills just to be safe. But a couple of days ago I stopped using a condom during sex. I take them everyday with the only varence being the time i take it (sometimes there is a few hours varence). I am on the 5th day of my new pack and i have been off my period for 5 days is there any chance I could get pregnant. He pulled out before he came, but I am still worried. Is birth control effective even during your placebo week?
any answers to this would be greatly appreciated thank you
iVillage Member
Registered: 08-18-2006
Fri, 08-18-2006 - 7:21am

Hi there!

The pill should be just as effective for the placebo week, so I've read and heard from reliable sources.

(I've personally been on the pill for several years, have a longterm boyfriend, and we rarely use condoms. )

I hope that helps!

-A

iVillage Member
Registered: 12-30-2003
Fri, 08-18-2006 - 10:43am

Hi starryeyedmadness, welcome!


      Jill