Is Pregnancy Possible When Accidentally Skipping Oral Contraceptives On Days Of Intercourse?

Posted on Sun, 21 Aug 2016

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Question : Hi! XXXX good day . It is possible that i get pregnant if i miss my 5thday pill and took on the 6th day at 4pm at take my 6th day pill

It is possible i get pregnant if i miss my 6th day pill and have sexual intercourse in the morning before i miss my 6th pill and took the 6th pill on the 7thday at around 12:45 pm .? And if ever i have an intercourse on the seven day or eight after i took my miss pill it is possible that i will get pregnant .
Thank you

Answered by Dr. Benard Shehu (198 days later)

yes you may get pregnant. i recommend to use condoms.

Brief Answer:
Yes it may happen

Detailed Answer:
Hi back,

Although the chance of getting pregnant are very low (if you miss the 6 th day pill and you do intercourse on the day 7 or 8) it may still happen.

This is why you should take contraceptive pills regularly to avoid unplanned pregnancy.

Wish you health!
Dr. Shehu

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar