What Are The Possibilities Of Ovulation To Occur On Missing Active Birth Control Pills?

Posted on Tue, 15 Mar 2016

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Question : I missed taking 10 active birth control pills at the begining of a new cycle. Is there a possiblilty of ovulation occuring this cycle now?

Answered by Dr. Aarti Abraham (39 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Yes, ovulation may occur.

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.
Yes, if you missed 10 pills, there are definite chances of ovulation occurring this cycle.
You should use a backup method of birth control this month.
All the best.
Please feel free to discuss further.

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

Follow up: Dr. Aarti Abraham (11 minutes later)

I didnt realise that I had missed that many until a few days ago, so no backup method was used. I didnt take the pill between 19th Feb and 29th Feb. I am begining the suspect I may be pregnant (feeling nauseous, very tired, and cramping. When should I test for pregnancy? I beleive its still too early at this stage?

Answered by Dr. Aarti Abraham (24 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
As below

Detailed Answer:
When was your last menstrual period ?
When did you finish the last pill, or are you still on it ?
Are your cycles regular ?

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

Follow up: Dr. Aarti Abraham (4 minutes later)

I have been on the pill for nearly 15 years, yes still on it.
I stopped taking the active pill on the 19th of Feb. Menstrual period occured between 21-25th Feb, did not resume taking pill until the 29th Feb
Cycles are regular

Answered by Dr. Aarti Abraham (3 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
As below

Detailed Answer:
Oh, so you started taking the pill on day 9.
Yes, it is too early right now to take a pregnancy test.
Finish your pills, and take a test if you do not get your next period.
Right now is too early to take a test.
Take care.
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http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-aarti-abraham/64623

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