AboutDiana Archer Expertise I love questions on condoms, the pill, what to do if contraception fails, if you could be pregnant, obtaining contraception (Even without parental permission).
I have a lot of experience with teenagers. One thing I don't know too much about is the IUD, but I'm working on it.
I really do care about the people that ask me questions! I don't mind lots of follow up, and I like to know if things turned out okay. I'll be with you every step of the way!
Experience I'm a sexual health nurse at a Family Planning clinic.
Have many qualifications and much experience.
Am currrently studying to upgrade to a gynocologist.
Organizations Family planning clinic, Youth Help, Teenage Pregnancy Association.
Education/Credentials Studied at University of Auckland. Have also trained in counselling.
Awards and Honors Nurse of The Year from the National Health Organisation.
Question Hello,
I take my pill everyday at 10PM. Last night at around 11:45PM I had diarrhea. I heard that if you have diarrhea within 2 hours of taking your pill you should use back-up. I will definitely do that but could I get pregnant? Do I have to take another pill? Is it considered missed?
Thank you!
Answer Hey Lauren,
How severe was the diarrhea? I think that you should use definitly use back up to be safe. Pregnancy is possible, but two hours later is a pretty fair ammount of time for the pill to be digested, but its best to be safe, right? take your next pill at the normal time next time, and just use precautions for the next seven days (known as the 7 day rule) such as condoms.
