A 28-year-old female asked:
Spotting10days, missd 1 pill 3rd wk of pack, unprot sex same day missed pill, skpd sugars, strtd new pk, besides missed pill take pill religsly,preg?
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Dr. Mary Davidanswered
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Probably not: Missing a pill even if you take it as soon as you remember can cause some spotting. Spotting can also result from skipping the placebos and immediately starting a second pack. Some get away with it but others experience the bleeding. If in doubt, check a pregnancy test and, if it is negative. Repeat it in 3-5 days. If both are negative, you can be sure you are not pregnant. Hope this helps.
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A 27-year-old female asked:
Quick Started bc but missed pills 1 and 2 & didn't double up next day. Finished the pack and skipped placebos. had sex 4th day of new pack. Preg risk?
Dr. Gerard Honoreanswered
Fertility Medicine 31 years experience
Possible but low: Unprotected sex is unprotected sex. So it's possible. The chances sound quite low, but if you want 100% use the pills correctly. Best wishes.
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