pregnant on the pill

[sam01]

I was taking my birthcontrol (Tricyclen) regularly but only missed one pill and took it later the next day with my other pill. I found out I was pregnant because I was 4 days late and took 2 tests. How odd is this? My husband thinks that I wasn't taking my medicine.

[Coastiewife]

I am in the same boat too, Nicky 151. Does anyone know? How early can one start having symptoms anyway? Thanks!

[nicky151]

hi i think im pregnant but i dont know if i am yet my belly is really hard n i hav been goin the toilet regualry so i know its not because im consitpated but im still takin the pill is it dangerous if i am pregnant and i am still takin them?

[sam01]

Thank you for your comment and Congrats to you and good luck!

[aury1505]

Hi!! i was just passing by and i decided to post you a comment because i also got pregnant and i was taking my pills so yes it is possible to get pregnant while taking the pills im in my 6 week pregnancy and im really happy about it...... even thou i wasnt looking for becoming a mother this soom.

[Keith Downing, MD]

Hello,

To maximize the efficacy of the pill to prevent pregnancy a woman should maintain perfect use, meaning taking the pill at the same time everyday with no missed pills.  This will result in a 99% effectiveness at preventing pregnancy.  Routine or usual use of the pill (i.e., occasional missed pills, etc) lowers that rate to 90-92%.  So no, I don't think what happened to you is odd.

Best wishes,

Dr. Downing

[sam01]

Thank you that gives me some questions to ask the doctor when I go next week. It's just frustrating when your spouse thinks you're "trying to have a baby" when I really wasn't.

[Mommy3Girls]

Well, considering I have a friend that got pregnant not once but THREE times on the Depo shot...I think anything is possible. The pill is not always 100% effective. Especially in people that are very fertile. According to my mom she got pregnant with me the day after she stopped her pill. So...anything is possible. Tell your husband to research the pill or ask a doctor about the pill to find out more info on how effective it can and cant be....maybe he will believe you when you tell him you only missed one pill.