North Branch, MN
A female asked:
If you are on your birth control reminder pills(when you get your period) and you don't take them, could you get pregnant?
2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Ronan Monsefanswered
Specializes in Family Medicine
No: As long as you take the regular dosage pills as scheduled and start your next pack at the right time.
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Dr. Tricia Wrightanswered
28 years experience
They're placebo: There's no active hormone in those pills, so they don't act to prevent pregnancy. However, taking a pill every day helps people to remember to take them consistently which is the best thing to do to prevent pregnancy.
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Keauhou, HI
A 19-year-old female asked:
If you are on birth control and get pregnant will you still get your period during the week that you should with the pills?
1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in
A Verified Doctoranswered
46 years experience
PillPeriodPregnant??: That would be rather interesting if true.But if you are pregnant then you shouldn't get a true period.Some minor spotting can occur,but not the full-blown,bloaty,moody,bloody mess,unless you are losing the pregnancy.It's a little more complicated,though,with the pill's effects and an early pregnancy's effects.If you start what you think is a true period and it doesn't end normally, see your doctor
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VA
A female asked:
Is it possible to get pregnant 2 weeks after my period if i take birth control?
1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. Maureen Maysanswered
Specializes in Clinical Lipidology
Always a chance.....: Birth control pills are a good method of birth control, but if you missed a dose, were very late with a dose, took certain antibiotics, etc., it can make the pill less effective, so, if your period is late, check a test.
Also, at 15 you should be using a condom in addition to being on the pill. Remember that the pill won't protect you from herpes, hiv, etc. He'll say he's "clean" even if not.
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A 44-year-old member asked:
Is it possible to get pregnant on the birth control the week of your period?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 26 years experience
Very unlikely if: You have consistently taken your oral contraceptive for at least one month.
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Grandview, MO
A 22-year-old female asked:
If I do not have a period due to birth control can I still get pregnant?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Mary Davidanswered
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Unlikely: There is no method of contraceptive that is 100% effective regardless of periods but if used correctly failure is very unlikely.Hope this makes you feel better.
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King George, VA
A 18-year-old female asked:
Can birth control make you get your period even if you're pregnant?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Hector Chapaanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 26 years experience
No.No period in preg: It is impossible to have a period with/without birth control pills if one is pregnant. A period is an egg that did not get fertilized nor implanted into the uterus. No period ever happens if pregnant. BUT, sometimes bleeding happens DURING pregnancy; this is due to a lot of causes and always needs evaluation. Any bleeding in pregnancy needs a doctor's evaluation.
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