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Missed Pill & Period
I have been on the pill for about 5 years now (different brands over the course of those 5 years) and am normally pretty good with taking my pill daily. This time I wasn't as careful and forgot to take the pill twice. Once I made up for the missed pill and the second time I didn't realize i had missed one until the end of the pack. I had intercourse twice in that time and neither time did my boyfriend ejaculate inside of me.
I am now two days late with my period. I've taken a pregnancy test that has come back negative and am planning to take another if i don't get my period in a few more days.
Realistically, what is my risk for pregnancy? If it isn't pregnacy, why am i not getting my period?
Any help is appreciated! Thanks.
I am now two days late with my period. I've taken a pregnancy test that has come back negative and am planning to take another if i don't get my period in a few more days.
Realistically, what is my risk for pregnancy? If it isn't pregnacy, why am i not getting my period?
Any help is appreciated! Thanks.
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
Hello,
Your plan to repeat the pregnancy test in a week is a good idea. I wouldn't repeat it any sooner than that. There is some risk of pregnancy having missed two pills. Additionally, the "pull-out" method is not a reliable form of birth control.
There are many reasons why a woman may miss a period or have a delay in menses. However, while on the pill you should have a bleed during the week you're taking sugar pills. See what happens in the next couple of days.
Best regards,
Dr. Downing
Your plan to repeat the pregnancy test in a week is a good idea. I wouldn't repeat it any sooner than that. There is some risk of pregnancy having missed two pills. Additionally, the "pull-out" method is not a reliable form of birth control.
There are many reasons why a woman may miss a period or have a delay in menses. However, while on the pill you should have a bleed during the week you're taking sugar pills. See what happens in the next couple of days.
Best regards,
Dr. Downing
i forgot to add that other than the pill, my boyfriend and i have unprotected sex.
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