Expert: Diane Cheryl - 3/26/2009

Question
Hello,

During this month, I took my second and third active pill (March 15 and 16) about 3-4 hours late than I am used to. The problem is, although I never do it, I had unprotected sex with my bf the morning of the 17. He withdrew before ejaculation. I took my pill on the regular time that day. After that day (17) I haven't had sex at all. I have two questions:
- Could I be pregnant?
- Supposing something wrong happened with the pills, when would I ovulate, if i would?
Thank you very much.

Answer
Dear Alejandra,

Thanks for your question. I can't really tell you from what you said if you are pregnant or when your ovulation would be.

No method of birth control is 100% effective to prevent pregnancy or prevent tranmission of sexually transmitted diseases. If you get any symptoms of pregnancy or miss your next period, then you can take a pregnancy test. You can find a pregnancy resource center and they give free pregnancy tests and assistance if necessary.

The address is http://www.optionline.org or call 1-800-395-HELP.
If not in U.S. then you can try this website for a free center
http://www.heartbeatinternational.org/worldwide_directory.asp

Please email me at DCHERYL51@yahoo.com and let me know how your situation turns out. I'm interested.

Sincerely,
Diane Cheryl