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 Hi Ms. Archer,
My girlfriend had just ended her pill cycle with the placebos, and accidentally started the next pill cycle with the placebos again, effectively making her placebo intake continuous. She did not menstruate during this period. We had unprotected sex in almost the middle of the second placebo round for three days. We found out about the mistake on the third day, and we bought Emergency Contraception, which she ingested on the 71st hour after our first round of unprotected sex. The next day, she started on the active pills again.
We're scared about pregnancy, what are our chances? Why didn't she menstruate during the long placebo period? I appreciate all your help.
Sincerely,
Anxious
Answer Hey,
Well, it is possible that she could have become pregnant, but taking the emergency contraceptive was a smart move to make. However, she could have not gotten her period for several reasons. It could just be irregular, or she may have already been pregnant somehow.
Do a test to be sure,
