Expert: Diane Cheryl - 5/20/2008

Question
This is my first month on Yaz birth control. I had sex once, but used protection. I have been on the sugar pills for 2 days now, but I haven't had my period. Am I okay?

thanks

Answer
Hi there,

I'm not a medical doctor so I can't tell you for sure. Please check with your physician. But in my opinion, there is a small chance that you could be pregnant. Are you saying that you used another method of protection, like a condom along with the birth control pills. Your period might just be a little late. When you first start the birth control pills, your hormones and cycle could be irregular. If you experience any other pregnancy symptoms, you might want to take a pregnancy test. You can get a free one at a pregnancy resource center. You can call 1-800-395-HELP or go to http://www.optionline.org to find a center near you. If you are not in U.S. then go to this website http://www.heartbeatinternational.org/worldwide_directory.asp to find one. Please email me at DCHERYL51@yahoo.com and tell me what happens.  
I will be interested.

Sincerely,
Diane Cheryl