B.C. Questions, Advice Please

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Registered: 10-23-2003
B.C. Questions, Advice Please
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Sat, 10-02-2004 - 1:48pm
Last month my doctor switched me from the patch to the pill. And over time, it states clearly in my records that I have a hard time taking pills at the same time everyday on a certain schedule. Or I may even forget all together, which rarely happens. But, I do have a couple questions, maybe some can help me out with.

After switching the methods, there was the usual spotting, which I figured would happen. Always does with me. And it was going all up until a couple days ago. See, a couple days ago I took a pill a little late. However in that time, it'd been almost 30 hours since I took my last pill, and I had intercourse. I had intercourse the night before, and the following morning. Two times within the 30 hour gap. After about an hour after intercourse I remembered the pill on the 2nd round. My boyfriend and I both know what the pill is like on taking times. And we've both communicated that if something happens, it does. It's just meant to be. But what are the chance that I'd get pregnant off of that.

I'm just wondering if anybody can help me out. I'm on Yasmin, and this is my 2nd week on it. Immediately I went from the patch to the pill with no days to spare. Just like the doctor told me. But I was only in the second week. Any advice would be helpful. Thank you so much. ajrpackerfan@aol.com

Amanda

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Registered: 12-30-2003
Sun, 10-03-2004 - 10:41am
Hi Amanda, Welcome!

Being 6 hours late with your pill isn't terrible but it's not great either. That counts as a late pill not a missed one. If you have been taking your pills correctly you are probably ok. If you have a history of problems taking your pills on time and you want to stay on Yasmin you might want to get a watch with an alarm on it and set it to your pill time or set a reminder on your cell phone, PDA or computer to remind you. Another and perhaps a better thing you could do would be to switch to NuvaRing. NuvaRing is a 2 inch clear plastic ring that continuously releases a small amount of estrogen and progestin. It is worn in the vagina for 3 weeks and removed for one for your period. NuvaRing is a one-size-fits-most device and a lot of members posting about it here seem to like it. I think you’re probably ok but you either need a reminder at pill time or to switch to a lower maintenance method of contraception. Let us know how you’re doing, ok?

Take care,

      Jill