pill and pregnancy

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Registered: 03-13-2006
pill and pregnancy
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Sun, 01-20-2008 - 7:56pm
I am on the pill, started my first month mid cycle on Dec. 30th and take them the same time everyday, have not missed any but me and dh have still had unprotected sex... Based on my last period, my period should of arrived Jan. 12, but has not. On Jan. 14th just when having sex I spotted a little bit, which is really unsual for me, but then it was gone. On Jan. 18th I had a bit more spotting but that lasted less then 24 hours and only when I wipe and not enough to use anything and only light pink. Can someone tell me what could be going on? I have NOT taken a test as I am sure I am not pg. But I do keep thinking af is here and nothing, my moods have changed, I am emotional, my boobs are really sore, but all could be related to the pill. Any input would be great.
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Registered: 06-06-2001
Sun, 01-20-2008 - 9:30pm
If you started your first month of the pill mid cycle, don't expect to get AF based on the last one. Base it on the pack. Also, it sounds to me like break through bleeding which is quite common when starting the pill. Your body has to adjust to the hormones. Just starting the pill will not prevent pregnancy. If you started with your cycle, you would need back up protection for at least 7 days (depending on the pill). Most pill inserts tell you to use a backup method for a month when not starting with your cycle. I seriously think you need to wait until the end of the pack and see if AF shows. If not, I'd be buying a test.
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Registered: 03-13-2006
Sun, 01-20-2008 - 11:06pm
Thank you for your response. I have since ended my first pack and I am just today started my second pack today. I went a got a PG test and will take tomorrow morning.