Can someone give me some advice?

Question

I went off of birth control for 2 whole months.  I decided that after my period (which started on the 10th of October and ended on the 15th) I would go back on birth control. I was only taking it for 2 days before I had unprotected sex.  I took the pill that night after having sex, but also had sex in the morning as well and missed that day's dose.  I started bleeding on Sunday (October 21st) and am still bleeding.  it's not very heavy though.  I had the sex on the 18th and 19th of October.  My breasts are a little sore and puffy and I'm more hungry than usual.  I don't know if those are early warning signs of pregnancy or not?  I had just gotten off my period a week before I started bleeding again.  any explanation?

lisas9 · Answer

They are all common symptoms of both pregnancy and starting to take the pill. The only way to know is to test in a couple of weeks. It is more likely to be your body adjusting to the pill but I would test just to be on the safe side. Good luck!

curiousity56 · Answer

it hadn't been 72 hours before I had sex.

juliejperkins · Answer

The symptoms could also be from starting the pill again. I'd say the chances are that you're not pregnant if you're bleeding again. It's always possible though. I think birth control is 99% effective after 72 hours.

curiousity56 · Answer

I was sure it was over. It's not very heavy. it's just spotty right now. my periods are usually heavy though and only last for about 3 to 5 days. I've never had any side effects from any medicines. not even birth control. my breasts started hurting me friday afternoon. prior to sex on thursday and early friday morning

kayym2011 · Answer

Well, I know that when you first start taking birth control it takes up to a month to completely protect you from pregnancy. And missing a dose also puts you at risk for getting pregnant. As for your breast tenderness that could be a side effect of the birth control (this happens to me too). How heavy did you bleed when you were on your period? Are you sure it was completely over before taking you bc? And how much are you bleeding now?