AboutAllison Expertise I can answer questions on birth control including how they work, the pros and cons of different methods, why you might choose one over the other, how to correct mistakes you may have made in using the device and more. As well, I can help with general knowledge on STIs, symptoms, incubation, transmission, and treatment.
Experience I have experience in birth control and sexual health education counselling since 2003. I have worked with two affiliates of the International Planned Parenthood Federation and have been extensively trained by them. As well, I have a Masters in Applied Science (Sexual Health).
Question hello, i have been taking the pill regularly for about four months now. my boyfriend and i had sex off and on for about three days when he came to visit and he came inside me every time. the day he left i did not take my birth control and i did not take it any day after. my period should have come but a few days went by and nothing. then i started bleeding, although it was not as heavy as my normal period and i barely cramped at all. i have taken two pregnancy tests both said negative about four and five days after he left. could i be pregnant? is it too early to tell? should i test again? i hope you can help. thanks.
Answer Dear Ashley,
Sorry for my late reply, but I have been unwell and unable to get to my computer earlier.
Sperm can live five to seven days inside a woman's body, thus if you missed two pills within five to seven days of having unprotected sex there is a chance you could become pregnant. However, because you did have a bleed and a negative pregnancy test there is a chance you are not pregnant. The best time to take a home pregnancy test is 7 to 10 days after your expected period.
What I would highly recommend is that you go to a doctor and get them to do a pregnancy test. This should give you a final answer and put your mind at ease.
