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Expert: - 3/8/2011


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My normal 5 day period starts the day I take the first inactive pill.
Having taken all 7 sugar pills and without thinking more of it have had sex 2 days after my period ended and on the last inactive pill. Is there a possibility of fertilisation?

Answer
Meg, You should be ok but there is always the possiblity of pregnancy. There is no method of birth control that is 100% safe in preventing pregnancy. Even if you take the pill absolutely correctly. So see if you have your next period and/or develop pregnancy symptoms. You can email me at CHERYL51@aol.com and let me know any updates.

Sincerely,
Diane Cheryl

P.S. Do you have any side effects from the pill? Just curious. I don't usually recommend any kind of hormonal birth control method because of that.

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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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