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Doctor insights on: Sex On Birth Control And On Period

Fear not: Very unlikely. Next time wrap it up, as pregnancy isn't the only thing to fear with unprotected sex. ...Read more

Pregnancy: If the pill was taken as directed, ...Read more

Pregnancy: Most likely not. The birth control pill is very effective. Also you have to ovulate to become pregnant which the birth control pill prevents. ...Read more

If: If it is your normal period then it is unlikely you are pregnant. If it is light, spotting, or very short, then take a test to be sure. ...Read more

Not pregnant: What birth control are you on?

Pregnancy test!: 1st order of things, then other possibility, though less likely, ...Read more

A bug or a feature?: Some women stop having periods on birth control. The first few times it happens you should do a pregnancy test. After that you can be happy you aren't having periods (how nice!) or if it makes you worry, you can see your doctor and change to a different pill. Best wishes! ...Read more

Plan B can: Sometimes delay period. Potential side effects w emergency contraception includes menstrual flow changes (spotting, bleeding, early or late period). Take pregnancy test & notify dr if your period is 7 or > days late. ...Read more

Birth control: If you have been taking or using your birth control correctly then you shouldn't be pregnant ...Read more

Lots of reasons...: ...for a late period (and you didn't specify how many days late you may be). However, your question appears to seek reassurance that you're not pregnant. No birth control method is perfect, so please consider a home pregnancy test next. ...Read more

Yes: When a woman stops birth control pills it is common for the first period to come in 4-6 weeks, so for your period to be 2 days late so far is not a problem. ...Read more

Breakthrough bleed: Unscheduled bleeding is a common side effect of any birth control method. It usually corrects itself in a few days or over a couple of cycles. If not then you will need to schedule a visit to discuss changing brands or changing methods and make sure nothing else is wrong. Other than being annoying for you it is not harmful. ...Read more

Too early?: It either is too early or you're not pregnant. A home urine pregnancy test turns positive about 14 days after conception. So if you're less than that, the test will be negative. Test again in 1 week. Or you may have skipped an ovulation. You don't mention what contraceptive you stopped but with some of them it may take a few months for the cycle to get back to normal. ...Read more

Unclear question: Menstrual bleeding does vary in duration and intensity. This is likely just a normal variation. ...Read more

Completely normal: Periods off by 2 days one way or another are very normal. Not to many women have periods that are exactly regular to the day. Most vary by a little each time. Your birth control regulated your periods down to the day, however your natural cycle may be different. No worries! ...Read more

Go to the Doctor: I cannot understand why you are asking us dozens of questions. Having two periods in one month is not in any way normal. It does not mean the date of your cycle has changed. It means something is wrong with your hormones or your internal organs. You need to go, in person, for an examination and testing. ...Read more

Great question.....: First I applaud you for asking this question! Very responsible.
It depends a little on what pill you're on. If it has 20 mcg estrogen you really need to keep to a 2 hour window every day. If you're on a 30 mcg estrogen pill then you've got about a 15 hour window. Check your pill or ask your pharmacist which one you're on! If you have any concerns use condoms this month for back up. ...Read more

Yes!: Based on when you started your birth control pills, you probably are not at the point in your cycle where you would normally have a period. The hormone levels must drop in the final hormone free pills before the period starts. ...Read more

OK: It does not seem as if you are pregnant. Do not forget BC may protect from pregnancy, but condom use is still recommended for prevention of STI's Good luck. ...Read more

Intermenstrual bleed: Bleeding between periods requires gynecologic investigation as it may be a sign of endmetrial or hormonal disturbance ...Read more

No ovulation?: It's possible that the egg release was late. If coming off certain types of birth control, like pills, it can take a few months for the egg release to get regular again. It's also possible that you're less than 14 days pregnant. A home urine test will turn positive about that time. If the egg release was late, that would be possible. Seek help if not regular within 3 months. ...Read more

Some thoughts...: In a woman with regular periods, some causes of a late period include: excessive weight loss or weight gain, increased exercising, emotional stress, having an illness, traveling, certain medications, hormonal imbalances, etc… Seeing a doctor is a good idea if symptoms are persistent, recurring, or worrisome. (Pregnancy is the common cause of a missed period, if sexually active.) ...Read more

Be seen: You need to see your physician for an exam and diagnosis. ...Read more

Probably ok: Having intercourse during the placebo week of the pill should not result in pregnancy, especially if you've been taking them for a while. Using a second method adds extra protection but isn't needed for prevention of pregnancy. ...Read more

Not likely: On birth control pills... means not pregnant, regardless of whether one takes or skips the inactive pills, as along as a new pack is started at the appropriate time and the active pills are taken at about the same time each day. "Protected sex" means not pregnant. "Preg test negative" after missing a period for 5 days means not pregnant. With 3 things meaning not pregnant, pregnancy is unlikely. ...Read more

Home preg test: A Home pregnancy test can give you the reassurance you seek. Sometimes, due to stress or other hormonal causes, you can have a missed period or irregular cycles. If this persist, see your GYN and he/she can help you regulate your menses
Best Wishes
Dr M ...Read more

Pill: You can skip periods on the pill, have light spotting, or heavy flow. As long as you have been taking your pill regularly this is very normal. I am glad you are using condoms as a back up. DrG ...Read more

What is the concern?: If you are on birth control and using it correctly your chance of getting pregnant would be extremely low. When taken correctly birth control pills are very effective at preventing pregnancy? It is not unusual to not bleed sometimes when taking birth control. If you are worried you are pregnant take a test. ...Read more

Anything's possible: But not likely. Don't stress just check hpt. ...Read more

Several possible: Thyroid problems, high prolactin levels and polycystic ovary syndrome are some possible causes. You need to see your doctor for testing and treatment. Women who skip a lot of periods can have an increased risk of hemorrhage, infertility and (if untreated), even uterine cancer. ...Read more