Am I at a risk of possible pregnancy after missing my contraceptive pills?
The following is an actual conversation between an iCliniq user and a doctor that has been reviewed and published as a Premium Q&A.
The following is an actual conversation between an iCliniq user and a doctor that has been reviewed and published as a Premium Q&A.
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Patient's Query
Hello doctor,
I am currently taking a low dose of combined birth control medication (Femme 20/100) containing 21 hormone tablets and 7 placebo tablets. I was on a higher dose of contraceptive medication (Microgynon 30). Microgynon 30 was switched to lower dose pill because of severe PMS type symptoms. Currently, I am taking Ritalin 60 mg per day in 3 x 20 mg intervals, Abilify 300 mg depot injection monthly, Femme 20/100 contraceptive pill and Clonazepam 2 mg twice a day as needed. I had unprotected sex on day 6 of inactive pill. I forgot to take active pills on day 1, 3 and 4. But, I had 2 pills on day 2 and had unprotected intercourse. I am concerned about the possibility of pregnancy. It is now day 5 and I am regular on my pill. Am I at risk for a possible pregnancy due to missing so many hormonal pills? Also, what should I do from this point onwards? Should I continue as normal or begin a new packet entirely?
Hi,
Welcome to icliniq.com.
As you have missed three pills, you are not protected for this cycle for further intercourse. But, you were protected in earlier intercourse. To keep your cycle regular continue the present pack, but take extra precaution during this cycle. Use condoms. You can also use a Morning-after pill, not more than once in this cycle.
Patient's Query
Thank you doctor,
Am I still protected from the intercourse I had on day 2?
Hi,
Welcome back to icliniq.com.
You missed your pill on the first day, but took two pills on the second day, so you were protected at that time.
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