Question 1

always use protection, on birth control pills, period symptoms but no period. why?

Accepted Answer

Probably: you are going to have a delayed period since you have the period symptoms

Question 2

missed 2 active birth control pills, period was 10 days early now lasting longer and lighter than usual suddenly threw up in middle of the night, why?

Accepted Answer

Possible pregnancy?: If you miss 2 active pills the period will usually come earlier and will likely be different than usual. If you didn't use a back up method then there is a small chance of pregnancy. So check a pregnancy test. However there are a lot of other reasons to throw up such as something you ate or the stomach flu.

Question 3

on birth control pill, period 1 day late. will a blood or urine pregnancy test be accurate? if not when?

Accepted Answer

Depends: If you took the pills regularly, you are unlikely to be pregnant. You may wait 4-5 days to to the test. Use first morning urine and follow the instructions for the test carefully.

Question 4

unprotected sex a week ago. no missed birth control pills. period due today but nothing yet... chances of being pregnant?

Accepted Answer

Pregnancy unlikely: Pregnancy is unlikely if you have been consistent with birth control pills. Oral contraceptives are 99% effective in preventing pregnancy.

Question 5

had sex but condom was used and on birth control pill. period 3 days late but came. cervix low and hard the past 2 weeks. could i be pregnant?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: The encounter you describe makes it unlikely that you are pregnant, although you could be pregnant from a different encounter

Question 6

took plan b a month ago,taking my birth control pill,period came on time,  pain under right side of rib.vomiting,nausea. could i be pregnant?

Accepted Answer

Probably not, but...: If worried, can test. A urine pregnancy test done correctly gives a reliable result 3 weeks after sex (3 weeks after when conception might have happened). If done sooner, a positive result is likely real, but a negative result may be due to testing too soon, and therefore lead to a repeat test. If a woman has her normal regular period, then she is usually presumed not pregnant.

Question 7

was on azithromycin. am on the birth control pill. period is due in a day or two. have taken three pregnancy tests that are all negative. am i okay?

Accepted Answer

Tests are accurate: Home pregnancy tests are very accurate and not affected by foods, herbs, common illnesses, sexually transmitted diseases, or medications. A correctly done urine test gives a reliable result 3 weeks after sex (3 weeks after when conception might have happened) or 1 week after missing a period. If done sooner, a positive result is likely real, but a negative result may be due to testing too soon.

Question 8

can missing 3 birth control pills affect period?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely!: After missing 3 pills, most women with have breakthrough bleeding/an early period.  Also, don't count on the pill for birth control.  You should start over with a new pack, and using backup method (such as condoms) for a week.

Question 9

had a 77 day cycle when stopped birth control pill. got period. did i ovulate within the 77 days?

Accepted Answer

77 day cycle: Yes, somewhere in those 77 days you did ovulate

Question 10

does getting my period 10 days early mean im pregnant? missed 2 birth contriol pills, and period is lasting longer and lighter than usual.

Accepted Answer

Not likely: If you are having a regular period, not just spotting, you are not likely to be pregnant. If you have any doubt, you may do a home pregnancy test using first morning urine and following the instructions carefully. It would be useful to wait for about a week after the missed period to do the test.

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Always use protection, on birth control pills, period symptoms but no period. why?

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Missed 2 active birth control pills, period was 10 days early now lasting longer and lighter than usual suddenly threw up in middle of the night, why?

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On birth control pill, period 1 day late. will a blood or urine pregnancy test be accurate? if not when?

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Unprotected sex a week ago. no missed birth control pills. period due today but nothing yet... chances of being pregnant?

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Had sex but condom was used and on birth control pill. period 3 days late but came. cervix low and hard the past 2 weeks. could i be pregnant?

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Took plan b a month ago,taking my birth control pill,period came on time, pain under right side of rib.vomiting,nausea. could i be pregnant?

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Was on azithromycin. am on the birth control pill. period is due in a day or two. have taken three pregnancy tests that are all negative. am i okay?

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Can missing 3 birth control pills affect period?

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Had a 77 day cycle when stopped birth control pill. got period. did i ovulate within the 77 days?

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Does getting my period 10 days early mean im pregnant? missed 2 birth contriol pills, and period is lasting longer and lighter than usual.

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