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My girlfriend usually takes her pill @ 645 pm everyday at work. Last thursday she forgot to take it at that time and we had sex that night around 10pm. She then remembered she had forgotten to take it and took the pill @ 12am. Then next day she took her pill @ the regular time and we had sex that night also. What are the chances by taking the pill late that she could of gotten pregnant. Im asking this cause she usually gets some spotting before her period and she suppose to get her period sunday and no spotting has occured. Shes on Ortho-tricylen lo i believe. Thanks for your help.
Hi Robert,
I'm not a medical doctor so I urge you to tell your girlfriend to check with her physician. There is a slight possibility that she could be pregnant with those circumstances you mentioned. The pill is not 100% failure proof even when taken exactly correctly. She could take a pregnancy test in a little while. Go to this website http://www.optionline.org to find a free testing center. Hope this helps some and feel free to email me back at DCHERYL51@yahoo.com
Diane Cheryl
DCHERYL51@yahoo.com
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Answers by Expert:
Diane Cheryl
Expertise
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".
Experience
I have almost 23 years of experience in counseling women about birth control and family planning.
Education/Credentials
Illinois Valley Community College, Austin Community College, Travel Agent Degree and almost 23 years of counseling experience.
I have worked with Pregnancy Resource Centers for almost 23 years.
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