New York, NY
A 19-year-old female asked:
Can you still get pregnant while using birth control, even if you get your period during the placebo (period) week?
1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. Michael Finkelsteinanswered
Internal Medicine 39 years experience
Unlikely: but even birthcontrol fails so pills plus condoms are a good method to keep safe
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Sanger, CA
A 19-year-old female asked:
If you're pregnant while on birth control, will you still get your period during placebo week? Or will it stop?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Wayne Ingramanswered
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Period no show: There will not be a period during that week. Besides, if you take your pill every day at the same time each day, pregnancy very very rarely occurs under those circumstances.
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3.7k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
King George, VA
A 18-year-old female asked:
Can birth control make you get your period even if you're pregnant?
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Dr. Hector Chapaanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 27 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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A 32-year-old member asked:
Can you tell me if i could get pregnant during the placebo pill week of birth control?
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Dr. Sheila Rice daneanswered
26 years experience
Yes: Statistically it's not likley that you would get pregnant if you're taking the pill as prescribed and are consistent with when you take it. But there is a very small failure rate of the birth control pill, so yes a woman could get pregnant while on the pill. Ovulation occurs usually between days 11-17 (day 14 +/- 3 days) so by the time you would be taking the placebo pills, day 21, it's unlikely.
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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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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 27 years experience
Very unlikely if: You have consistently taken your oral contraceptive for at least one month.
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A 33-year-old female asked:
What are chances of pregnancy if placebos are skipped and stopped taking birth control at the same time? No period came during placebos last 2 months.
Dr. Jane Van Disanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 20 years experience
Unprotected: It sounds like basically you're asking what are the chances you could become pregnant if you haven't been on birth control for awhile now? Of course,... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:
I switched from Portia birth control to junel fe 1/20. The second week on junel was period-like. Now no period on placebo week. Pregnant?
Dr. Mary Davidanswered
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Probably not: The change in pills can throw your period off. The junel is very low dose and therefore causes periods to be very light -sometimes just spotting. If y... Read More
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3.8k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 19-year-old female asked:
Had unprotected sex on my placebo week. next placebo i got my period like normal but i now have sore breasts, tired & stuffed nose. could i be pregnant? also i switched brands of birth control so is it just side effects? i take bc everyday exact time?
Dr. Robert Trageranswered
Dentistry 56 years experience
Could be side effects from new brand. Consult your OBGYN or PCP and if indicated a HCG will be done. Unprotected sex can still cause pregnancy, even a... Read More
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Answered Dec 28, 2022
A 28-year-old female asked:
Took my birth control everyday. No period on placebo, why? Pregnant? I took pills daily and not on any other pills.
Dr. Derek Haasanswered
Specializes in Fertility Medicine
Probably not preg: If you take your BCPs every day then there is a very low chance of pregnancy, but it's not a zero % chance. If you're really concerned, then just che... Read More
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A 17-year-old female asked:
Can birth control side effects mimic pregnancy symptoms? Started 2nd month, got a full period on placebo, and my pregnant tests are negative. Feel sick
Dr. Clyde Dorranswered
62 years experience
Yes.: Oral contraceptives (birth control pills) can mimic the symptoms of pregnancy, including nausea and fatigue. See your gynecologist for help with the s... Read More
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