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Is Pregnancy Possible With Unprotected Intercourse While Being On The Inert Pill?
So yesterday was my last day on my sugar pill week with my microgestin birth control and tonight I start back on the regular white pills for it. I had sex today though and we started without a condom. I know you can never be 100% sure with just the pill, or anything for that matter, but should I be worried since I m supposed to start back on the regular medication today but haven t yet?
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Hallow Dear,
The contraceptive pills act in total with cyclical use; a single pill does not act individually as contraceptive. Therefore, if you are so regular in consuming your contraceptive pills through out the month, you are well protected for complete cycle. Hence, unprotected intercourse during inert pills phase will not cause pregnancy.
I hope this removes your misconception and the stress.
Dr. Nishikant Shrotri
The contraceptive pills act in total with cyclical use; a single pill does not act individually as contraceptive. Therefore, if you are so regular in consuming your contraceptive pills through out the month, you are well protected for complete cycle. Hence, unprotected intercourse during inert pills phase will not cause pregnancy.
I hope this removes your misconception and the stress.
Dr. Nishikant Shrotri
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