A 20-year-old female asked:
So i've been on birth control for three weeks missed one day and have had unprotected sex three times and what are the chances of being pregnant?
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Dr. Dennis Higginbothamanswered
American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology 32 years experience
Not high: Missing one birth control pill is not likely to affect the risk of conceiving. Missing several dose result in poor contraceptive effect.
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Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 27 years experience
Unsure: Did you just start using the oral contraceptive 3 weeks ago?. If so, when does that particular product say it is safe to start having sex without back up?
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A 18-year-old female asked:
Started birth control one day late then had unprotected sex the next what are my chances of being pregnant?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
A Verified Doctoranswered
Family Medicine 49 years experience
Low- but double up: for one dose. I suggest the simultaneous use of condoms and spermicidal foam or gel.
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803 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
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A 31-year-old male asked:
If you take birth control regularly, miss one does on the only night you've had sex in 1 year (no sex after), then continue to take regularly thereafter, how is it possible to get pregnant with twins?
Dr. Martin Raffanswered
Infectious Disease 58 years experience
Nothing perfect: Not only that, but since you aren't the person who claims they only missed one pill, it may not really be true. It is possible, although unlikely, to ... Read More
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A 30-year-old female asked:
If you take junel 1/20 birth control on time everyday but miss one what is the percentage chance of pregnancy?
Dr. John Berrymananswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 56 years experience
"Missed bcp": On low dose oral bcp's as mentioned, missing an active pill in the cycle can cause spotting , but will not stop protection from pregnancy. If a place... Read More
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A member asked:
I missed three days of my birth control pill. If i was to take a pill right now, will it be okay to have unprotected sex?
Dr. Darrell Herringtonanswered
Family Medicine 36 years experience
No: Should use an additional form of protection through this cycle.
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A member asked:
I missed three days of my birth control pills, if i start taking them again, will I have to wait a week before having unprotected sex?
Dr. Jeff Livingstonanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
Yes : Better safe than sorry. Three days is too long to simply restart and rely on the pill. If you have trouble remembering the pill consider an alternativ... Read More
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A female asked:
I missed a birth control pill Friday, took one Saturday, and miss another Sunday. I have been active during this time. What are chances of pregnancy?
Dr. Lynne Weixelanswered
Clinical Psychology 38 years experience
Pretty good: Unless you get yourself much better disciplined regarding your birthcontrol, the chances of pregnancy are excellent if you and your partner(s)are fert... Read More
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Dr. Mary David commented
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
You could also try setting an alarm in your phone to help you remember
Feb 3, 2015
Dr. Lynne Weixel commented
Clinical Psychology 38 years experience
Provided original answer
Great idea on the alarm - we old foggies don't think of cell phones immediately!
Feb 3, 2015
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