Expert: Diane Cheryl - 5/1/2010

Question
Hi Diane,

Recently I missed the last active pill in my pack (day 21 of 28) without realizing it. It was the last day of finals so it just slipped my mind and is the only pill I've missed in the 2 years I've been on the pill. Right before the time I was supposed to take the first inactive pill I had sex, and then went to take my daily pill and realized I had missed a day. At that point I took both the missed active pill and the inactive pill and am now awaiting my period to start within the next couple days. If I do not have my period what are my chances of being pregnant??? Also should I start my next pack early? Would that help any?

Answer
Dear Sarah,

Sorry but I was just able to get your question just now. Have you started your period? I was going to say that there probably wasn't much chance that you could get pregnant but maybe I should find out about your period before I make that prediction.

I don't usually recommend birth control pills or any kind of hormonal birth control method.
I feel that there are a lot of risks and side effects from this. Please email me at CHERYL51@aol.com so we can talk and discuss your options.

Sincerely,
Diane Cheryl