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Contraception and VD/pregnant?
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Hello, I have been taking birth control pill for three months now. I recently forgot to take the placebo pills and I had unprotected sex during my period. Can I still get pregnant even though I didn't miss the hormone pill?
From what I have read, the placebo pills are just to keep you in the habit of taking a pill every day and would not be effective. But I do want to tell you that, in my opinion, even if you take the birth control correctly, there is always a small chance that you can get pregnant. No birth control method, except abstinence is 100% effective in preventing pregnancy. Please consider abstinence for this time in your life as it gives you peace of mind and no worries about pregnancy or STD's. Please email me at DWooley97@yahoo.com if you want to talk more.
Sincerely,
Diane W.
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Expertise
I will be out of town for a few days and won't be able to answer questions. If you would like to email me, you may do so at DWooley97@aol.com and I will answer on my return. What are the advantages and disadvantages of each method of birth control? I can answer questions about the various forms of contraception/birth control. I have knowledge about condoms, Nuvaring, Depo provera, the Patch, birth control pills, IUD, etc. I can answer some questions about sexually transmitted diseases.
Experience
I have 23 years experience with counseling women about contraception methods and STDs.
Education/Credentials
23 years of volunteering and counseling young women. I volunteer with a local pregnancy resource center and have an internet ministry.
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