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Expert: - 3/22/2009


Question
Hey I started taking birth control pills for the very first time on the 5th day of
my period and had sex 3 days later , is there a chance I could be pregnet?

Answer
Hi Andrea,

It's possible because you might not have taken it long enough for the hormones to start working. I would recommend that you see if you miss your next period or start getting pregnancy symptoms and then get a free test if that happens. You can go to http://www.optionline.org or call 1-800-395-HELP to find a pregnancy resource center that gives the free pregnancy tests. You can also check out this website
http://www.heartbeatinternational.org/worldwide_directory.asp
Or you can write back and tell me where you live and I'll locate a center for you. Also, you may email me privately at DCHERYL51@yahoo.com and we can talk more. Put ALLEXPERTS in the subject line.

Sincerely,
Diane Cheryl

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Diane Cheryl

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I can answer questions about the various methods of birth control. I can answer questions like "What would be the best method of birth control for me?" and other problems and concerns. I have researched side effects and risks of various methods of birth control. I have almost 23 years of experience working with various pregnancy resource centers. Please contact me at CHERYL51@aol.com if you would like to know more information about your situation or if I am "Maxed OUT".

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I have almost 23 years of experience in counseling women about birth control and family planning.

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Illinois Valley Community College, Austin Community College, Travel Agent Degree and almost 23 years of counseling experience.
I have worked with Pregnancy Resource Centers for almost 23 years.

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