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A member asked:
I've been on birth control pills bout a month now but have missed pills will that affect how they work on my body?
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Yes: I am guessing that you are not currently on Depo Provera (medroxyprogesterone) (which is listed as a medication). Yes, missing oral contraceptive pills will reduce their protective value against pregnancy.
Answered 6/30/2014
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Yes: The pill will only work if taken as prescribed. I tell my patients to pick a 6 hour window, like, 6 am to noon, noon to 6, or 6 pm to midnight. Be consistent, set your phone alarm, whatever you need. But if you dont take them every day, they wont work. Another good option is a skyla iud, or nuvaring. Talk to your doctor.
Answered 8/22/2013
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Last month I missed a few birth control pills and took them all together but this month took them all on time and didn't miss a pill going to have sex can I get pregnant I don't wasn't to be now?
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How possible is it that I am pregnant? I was on the three month form of birth control and i did not miss any pills, and when i got to the end of the three months i did not get my period. I am now 5 weeks from that time and i still do not have my period.
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