Expert: Diane Cheryl - 12/31/2010

Question
I started taking Loestrin 24 birth control in September because I was getting married in November. My cycle has never cycled to my 4 placebo pills. for example for the month of December my placebo pills started 12/24 and ended 12/28. I did not have a period for the month of december. I have taken 2 pregnancy tests both were negative. My MD says it is normal not to have a period at times on Loestrin 24. My real question is if I dont start a period on the 4 placebo pill days and I have sex could I get pregnant because I am not on my period and I am not taking a real birth control pill

Answer
Miriam,

I do believe it is possible to get pregnant with this. So do you not want to get pregnant, even though you are married now? Please let me know more about your situation. Also, sometimes, you could be pregnant but the test not show up positive for some time.

You can try taking another test at a local pregnancy center. They give free tests at these locations. To find one, go to http://www.optionline.org or call 1-800-395-HELP. Or try http://www.heartbeatservices.org and click on the globe in the upper right hand corner for a directory. Please email me at CHERYL51@aol.com so we can talk more and you can update me.

Sincerely,
Diane Cheryl