Expert: Diane Cheryl - 7/10/2011

Question
Hi, i take the pill as reliable as possible and barely miss any days at all. On Friday the 1st of July, i took my first inactive pill. On Tuesday the 5th, i had unprotected sex with my partner and still was not bleeding. On Friday the 8th, now on my period, i again had unprotected sex. Saturday the 9th was meant to be the day to start the pack, but i didn't take it until Sunday 5am.

Now i am really stressed and freaking out! What are my options and what risks am i at?

Please help!

Answer
Hello,

Thanks for your question. You can get pregnant even if you take all the pills correctly because no birth control method is 100% effective in preventing pregnancy. So if you missed any days at all or are irregular, there is a more chance of pregnancy. But I can't diagnose you over the internet. If you don't have your period next month or develop any pregnancy symptoms, you might want to get a free pregnancy test at a local pregnancy resource center. To find a center near you, go to http://www.optionline.org or call 1-800-395-HELP. Or try this website http://www.heartbeatservices.org and click on the globe in the upper right hand corner. Please let me know your thoughts. You can email me at CHERYL51@aol.com

Sincerely,
Diane Cheryl