are you protected on pill break?
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When you're on the pill, it's okay to have sex anytime, even during your period week — the week when you don't take the pill or take placebo pills instead. As long as you've been taking your pill every day and starting your pill packs on time, you're protected from pregnancy even during that off week.
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If you start at any other time during your menstrual cycle, you'll be protected from pregnancy after 7 days of using the pill.
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Myth 6: Plan B will screw with your birth control pills. If you take birth control pills and forgot to take one or otherwise slipped up, taking Plan B after having unprotected sex is not going to cause you any harm.
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You will not be protected from pregnancy straight away and will need additional contraception until you have taken the pill for seven days. If you start the pill after the fifth day of your cycle, make sure you have not put yourself at risk of pregnancy since your last period.
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Progestin-only pill Likewise, if you accidentally skip a pill, you should use a back-up method for the next two days to ensure you're fully protected against pregnancy.
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If you do get pregnant People who use a combined pill where they take a one-week break usually have what's called a withdrawal bleed, which is when the body mimics a period because of a hormone drop at the end of a cycle. But the pill can also mask the easiest sign of pregnancy to notice: a missed period.
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The pill has the potential to be 99% effective at preventing pregnancy if you take it without fail, meaning you don't forget to take the pill for even a day or two. However, taking the pill perfectly can be difficult, which is why nine out of 100 women who use the pill will have an unintended pregnancy every year.
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If you do get pregnant People who use a combined pill where they take a one-week break usually have what's called a withdrawal bleed, which is when the body mimics a period because of a hormone drop at the end of a cycle.
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Ask your doctor about taking a short pill-free break. If you've taken active pills for at least 21 days, your doctor may suggest that you stop for three days to allow bleeding that resembles a period and then take the pill again for at least 21 days.
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What if I have missed 1 pill? If you have missed 1 pill anywhere in the pack or started a new pack 1 day late, you're still protected against pregnancy. You should: take the last pill you missed now, even if this means taking 2 pills in 1 day.
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Until you've taken combination pills for 7 days in a row, or progestin-only pills for 2 days in a row, backup contraception is necessary. Are side effects possible? Yes. You may experience some breakthrough bleeding, as well as increased risk of pregnancy until you return to your normal pill schedule.
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I take take my pill everyday at the same time. No. If you're taking birth control correctly and consistently, then you're protected against pregnancy all the time, including the days you take your placebo pills (period week). You can still have sex during this week without getting pregnant.
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If you start taking the combination pill on the first day of your period, you'll be protected against pregnancy right away. However, if you don't begin your pill pack until after your period has started, you'll need to wait seven days before having unprotected sex.
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As long as you're taking the pill correctly and starting every new pack the day after you finish the old one, there won't be any gaps or decreased effectiveness in your pregnancy protection. Whether or not you have your period, the pill never stops working. Learn more about how birth control pills work.
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If a person wants to skip a period, the birth control pill provides a safe and effective method. There are little or no risks associated with skipping one or more periods this way. However, a person should check with a doctor before skipping a period and if withdrawal or breakthrough bleeding occurs.
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If you forget to take ONE pill, or start your new pack one day late, take the pill you missed as soon as possible, even if this means taking two pills at the same time. Then continue taking the rest of the pack as normal. You'll still be protected against pregnancy and you don't need to use extra contraception.
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If you start taking the pill within five days of the start of your period, pill protection begins immediately. If you start taking it at any other time during your menstrual cycle, pill protection begins one week later.