Question 1

i have spotting for 1 week after i missed one birth control pill and it hasn't stopped. is it ok if i have protected sex while i'm spotting?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes, you can have protected sex. The bleeding is from the lining becoming unstable. If you only missed one pill, chances are the contraceptive aspect of the pill is still ok, but using protection is a good idea. Your cycles should return to normal next month.

Question 2

im suppose to take birth control constantly but i missed days & had protected sex. i have mild cramping and brown discharge what is this from ?

Accepted Answer

Infection Possible.: The issue of missing a birth control pill and the discharge may be unrelated. Missing the PILL and unprotected sex can mean pregnancy. Have that investigated. The discharge could be harmless spotting associated with hormonal issues but it could mean infection or under so circumstances missed abortion. You must be evaluated by Gynecologist.

Question 3

i take birth control but missed 1 pill while i was on my period july 1-6th.
i had sex july 10th protected/not
it is now august 26 and still no period?

Accepted Answer

HPT:  A home pregnancy test would be a reasonable next step.

Question 4

if i miss a birth control pill, have sex and he ejaculates in me, and i take the pill after. am i protected?

Accepted Answer

Likely yes: You're likely protected, but since there's a very small chance of pregnancy, be sure to undergo a sensitive pregnancy test if you are late for a period.

Question 5

i've been on aylsena birth control pills for 5 months and never missed a pill before. how protected am i? can i have sex without a condom?

Accepted Answer

Good contraception: Protected against pregnancy but one can still get sexually transmitted infections. Condoms are good for preventing infections, even if not needed for contraception. If a woman is on birth control pills, beyond her initial pack, and doesn't miss pills, then she is protected against pregnancy EVERY DAY, regardless of whether she is on an active or an inactive pill (that's a very important concept).

Question 6

my girlfriend started her birth control on june 17th , and she hasn't missed a day and has always taken it around the same time. should she be protected now?

Accepted Answer

Birth control: Yes if she is taking it as directed she is safe.

Question 7

my girlfriend had to take her birth control at 8:52 last night and she always takes it at 9 oclock at night. would that mess anything up?is she still protected ?(she has never missed a pill and takes it everyday at 9 except yesterday a littler earlier)

Accepted Answer

Should be ok. : As long as she has not actually missed a pill it should be fine. I tell patients to take a pill at the same time daily so they don't forget a pill.

Question 8

am i still protected if i miss one birth control pill?

Accepted Answer

Yes you are: yes . even without lapse it does not give you 100   % protection

Question 9

am i protected if i missed 2 birth control pills 5 days ago?

Accepted Answer

No: Use condoms or avoid sexually activity until you have your period and are continuing your birth control pills. See your doctor who prescribed the birth control pills for additional advice.

Question 10

on birth control for a little over a month, no missed pills, unprotected sex but boyfriend pulled out? am i ok

Accepted Answer

Should be: If in doubt after a few days, do a pregnancy test. Typically you should know within 7-10 days of the episode

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A member asked:

I have spotting for 1 week after i missed one birth control pill and it hasn't stopped. is it ok if i have protected sex while i'm spotting?

A member asked:

Im suppose to take birth control constantly but i missed days & had protected sex. i have mild cramping and brown discharge what is this from ?

A member asked:

I take birth control but missed 1 pill while i was on my period july 1-6th. i had sex july 10th protected/not it is now august 26 and still no period?

A member asked:

If i miss a birth control pill, have sex and he ejaculates in me, and i take the pill after. am i protected?

A member asked:

I've been on aylsena birth control pills for 5 months and never missed a pill before. how protected am i? can i have sex without a condom?

A member asked:

My girlfriend started her birth control on june 17th , and she hasn't missed a day and has always taken it around the same time. should she be protected now?

A member asked:

My girlfriend had to take her birth control at 8:52 last night and she always takes it at 9 oclock at night. would that mess anything up?is she still protected ?(she has never missed a pill and takes it everyday at 9 except yesterday a littler earlier)

A member asked:

Am i still protected if i miss one birth control pill?

A member asked:

Am i protected if i missed 2 birth control pills 5 days ago?

A member asked:

On birth control for a little over a month, no missed pills, unprotected sex but boyfriend pulled out? am i ok

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