I took my birth control pill 2.5hours later than usual.  Do I have anything to worry about?
918552
no way.  Even if you were to miss the whole day, just take 2 the next.  It if you miss 2 or more days when you could get pregnant.  I take mine at all different hours, but I talked to my Dr about it and he said don't sweat it.
824126
well when i stopped my pill i got my period like normal then it stopped and came back i was worried i took a pregnacy test it came back negitive i  got the following month then disapeard again so i made an appointment with my gyn and i got these pills to take for 7 days and my cycle came back to normal she told me its not wise to just stop taking them i told her they made me sick so i didnt want to take them anymore so i am on another method of birth control
740564
Sounds like your period.  From what you describe this happened on the 23rd day of your cycle.  3 days + 2 weeks + 6 days as you have explained it.\nNo worries.
818892
I am not an expert about the pill, so I researched this for you, after you read it, you will have a much better understanding...\n\n \n\nWhat are Birth Control Pills? \nThe Pill is the most popular type of birth control. There are many different brands of The Pill and they come in packs of 21 or 28 pills. One pill is taken every day. The first 21 pills have a combination of synthetic estrogen and progesterone hormones. The Pill stops ovulation, preventing the ovaries from releasing eggs. The Pill also thickens cervical mucus, making it harder for sperm to enter the uterus. The hormones in the Pill prevent fertilization. The last 7 pills of a 28-day pack have no hormones and are called spacer pills. The Pill is 92-99.7% effective as birth control. It does not protect against reproductive tract infections, including HIV/AIDS.\n\nUse \nWhen started within 6 days of the start of a period or within 6 days after an abortion, The Pill is effective immediately. If the Pill is started at other times, it will be effective after one month. To lower the risk of pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections, condoms can be used while taking The Pill. \nStarting The Pill:\nThere are several ways to begin taking The Pill. One common way is to start on the first day of your period or the first day after an abortion. Some women prefer to start on the first Sunday after they begin their period or the first Sunday after an abortion. \nContinuing:\nTake one pill every day until you finish an entire pack. Try to link taking The Pill with a regular activity that you do at the same time every day, like eating a meal or brushing your teeth. If you have a 28-day pack, start a new pack immediately after you finish the old one. If you have a 21-day pack, take one pill every day for 21 days, no pills for 7 days, then start the new pack immediately. \nCautions \nSome women may not be able to take The Pill because of the risk of serious health problems. Women who are over 35 and smoke or who have any of the following conditions should not take The Pill: \n·History of heart attack or stroke\n·Blood clots\n·Unexplained vaginal bleeding\n·Known or suspected cancer\n·Known or suspected pregnancy\n·Liver disease \nWomen who are under 35 and smoke, have migraines, gallbladder disease, hypertension, diabetes, epilepsy, sickle cell disease, elective surgery, a history of blood clots, liver or heart disease may not be able to take The Pill. Your clinician or doctor can decide. \nWomen who use The Pill have a higher risk of heart attack and stroke. The effects of The Pill on breast cancer are still unknown. The Pill lowers a woman's chance of developing ovarian cancer, endometrial cancer, and pelvic inflammatory disease. \nAs the body adjusts to hormonal changes created by The Pill, women often experience some minor side effects, including:\n·Irregular bleeding or spotting\n·Nausea\n·Breast tenderness\n·Weight gain and/or water retention\n·Spotty darkening of the skin\n·Mood changes\nSide effects usually disappear after 2-3 cycles. If your side effects are bothersome after 2-3 cycles or if heavy bleeding occurs, continue taking your pills and call the clinic for an appointment to talk about your prescription. \nDrug Interactions \nThe effectiveness of the Pill is lowered when taken with certain medications, including antibiotics, anti-seizure, tuberculosis, and migraine medications. If you are taking any medications, tell your clinician. When taking medications that may interfere with BC, consider adding a backup method of birth control, like condoms and spermicide. As with all drugs, it is useful to inform all your medical providers if you are using hormonal birth control. \nWomen who experience any of the following symptoms while taking The Pill should call the clinic immediately: \n·Abdominal pains (severe) \n·Chest pain or shortness of breath \n·Headaches (severe) \n·Eye problems, such as blurred vision \n·Severe leg or arm pain or numbness
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Although the possibility of pregnancy is there any time one has sex, with all the measures taken, the chance is very low.  However since your friend admitted to drinking, there is a possibility that the details are not completely accurate.  Is she sure he was wearing a condom the entire time? If the condom is not put on first thing, some semen could have already been released, causing sperm to be present and increase chances for pregnancy.  Also, if birth control pills are not taken on a regular schedule, they become less effective.  The morning after pill is most effective when used within 48 hours of sex.  Every 24 hours past intercourse the effectiveness is reduced.  Although the chances are very very slim, she could be pregnant.  More likely though, she is stressing about the possibility and that is causing the late period.  I would advise her to see a doctor, or take a home test to give her a more definitive answer.
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Some women conceive if they miss *one* pill.  Others are infertile for a full year (or, occasionally, forever) after taking the Pill.  Your doctor should have explained all of this to you when she/he gave you *each* prescription.\n\nYou haven't had a period in 5 years.  It may just be taking your body a while to get back into the habit.  (Bleeding while on the Pill is *not* a period; it is withdrawal bleeding--looks the same from the outside, but it is very different from the perspective of your body.)\n\nIf you *did* have unprotected sex on 29 May, it is *definitely* too early to test.  It can take up to 5 days *after* sex to actually get pregnant (the sperm can live that long until ovulation), then another week until the fertilized egg makes it to the uterus to start implanting.  Until implantation, the egg isn't attached to your body in any way, and, therefore, *can't* cause any physical changes (including hormonal).  It then takes at least a couple of days for the hormone levels to rise enough.\n\nThe *earliest* a test could possibly test positive is 7 June, and maybe not for another week or two, depending on a number of other factors.  In fact, independent research determined that for most tests, they are only *very* reliable a week after your missed period.  (If you got pregnant on 29 May, your period wouldn't have been due until 12-16 June.)\n\nPlease read _Taking Charge of Your Fertility_ by Toni Weschler.  It will answer all your questions.
530605
If you are on the Birth Control Pill (BCP) and have taken a pill late or missed one you can  have spotting due to this.  If you have had unprotected sex (even once) and you took a BC pill late or missed one you may be pregnant.  If you have just started taking BCPs in the last 3 months this is normal and should stop in a month or two (providing that you have not missed a pill or taken one late).  \nIf you have not used any Birth Control method and you have been sexually active since your last normal menstrual period, you could be pregnant.  Sometimes spotting or bleeding between periods can indicate an STD / STI.  I suggest that you have an STI check.  If you do not get your normal menstrual period this month, I suggest that you have a pregnancy test.
976881
Sometimes it will take 1-3 months for your body to adjust to changes in the pill.  I'd give it at least another month before freaking out too much. If it's still happening next month, call your doctor and ask for a change.
605117
wait 2 weeks to see if it comes and then retest for pregnancy.You should be fine if not pregnant just a little irregular which you could take birth control pills to help regulate.
700776
It takes 30 minutes from the time you take your pill for it to be absorbed into the body. I have been taking the pill for almost two years now and I still get a little nauseous every time I start a new pack. It's pretty normal, just your body adjusting to the hormones. There is a big chance your eating habits have alot to do with it though, two small meals in two days? That really isn't healthy. Eat 5-6 small meals throughout each day, you will feel and be much healthier.
983635
It is normal. I missed my period a whole 3 months when i switched my birth control. But go to the doctor just to be on the safe side.
1089199
No.. there's not really any sign - You might get cramping but you might not.. but I wouldn't worry too much about it.. they usually work \n\nOf course you had to have taken it within 48 hours\n\n\n"Plan B® reduces the risk of pregnancy by 89% when taken within 72 hours after contraceptive failure or unprotected sex. However, Plan B® is more effective the sooner it is taken, especially within the first 24 hours of unprotected sex."
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Check the instructions and side effects for missing pills in your birth control packet. You should also consult your doctor, or if he is unavailable by night, go to the nearest drug store and ask a pharpacist. Bleeding is sometimes normal but if you are insecure about it, visit your doctor first thing in the morning. For online info, do some google searches. But visit your doctor. After getting things back to normal, never ever forget to take your pill at the scheduled time. If possible set an alarm clock in your watch or cel phone at an hour that is best for you to take the pill. The best way these pills work is by following a strict discipline. \nHope everything turns out well
857268
You might miss your period. You might experience what is called "break through bleeding" or bleeding while taking active pills. If you start the pills midcycle, it could take a few months for your period to regulate itself with the pill. This is okay but, side effects may be worse when starting. Remember to use back up contraceptives for at least 7 days after starting the pill.
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It shouldn't cause a problem as long as you stop taking it as soon as you find out you are pregnant.  I was a birth control accident baby and oddly enough my first son was one too.  We are both fine as far as I can tell, and when I told my OB-GYN, they weren't that concerned because I hadn't been taking the pill that long while I was pregnant.
583364
you should definitely see a doctor; See if you can do other kinds of birth control if you're forgetting that much. if you have to catch up by taking 2 pills a day here is some news for you. you're not protecting yourself anyway! be careful@
312605
oh yeah. If you miss, you double up, miss again, etc. your period can most definately be effected. A call to your dr. or even an online search for missed pill, took 2 might bring up some answer for you. You can go to the store and take a test to be sure. Mine always started the day after I took a test!! I'd get all nervous, then spend $12, and boom! there it was.\nGood luck