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Missed birth control pills, had unprotected sex and experienced breakthrough bleeding. i have fatigue, leg nerve spasms, discharge. pregnancy chances?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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Chances/ likelihood: Depends on how many of the oral contraceptive pills were missed ; when in your menstrual cycle you had the unprotected sexual intercourse. Bottom line, is that you should consistently use protection if you aren't ready for pregnancy. Take a home pregnancy test if your period is late. Take care.

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Answered 2/26/2014

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A member asked:

Missed birth control pills, had unprotected sex and experienced breakthrough bleeding. i have fatigue, leg nerve spasms, discharge. pregnancy chances?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Dr Pappas and 2 doctors agreed

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