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What Are The Chances Of Pregnancy After Taking Ipills?

im using daphne pills last two months but im not aware that after 1 pack with 28 tablets i will stop and wait for my period i took the the next tablet the next day after i finished the first pack so that i dont have my period in that month but after i finished the 2nd pack i stop taking it and wait for my period but it is almost 3weeks i dont have my period yet...im so confused because it is total of 2 months that i dont have my period im a breastfeed mother my son is only 6months..last week we have an intercourse of my husband but it is widrawal..is it possible im pregnant?
Wed, 4 May 2016
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Hello, and i hope i can help you today.

Many women will not menstruate while breastfeeding as the hormone that makes your body produce milk also lowers estrogen levels. So it is normal for women who are breastfeeding to not menstruate regularly. It can take even up to a year for monthly cycles to return on their own if you are breastfeeding, regardless if you are on birth control or not. However, you still can get pregnant even if you don't menstruate.

The Daphne pill contains only progesterone, and it is designed to be taken every day with no break because progesterone-only contraceptives, while safe for breastfeeding mothers, are less effective than combination (both estrogen and progesterone) pills. This every day pill regimen will NOT give you a menstrual cycle because there is no pill-free week.

So as long as you take the pill every day (no break) you will likely not menstruate but you will be protected against pregnancy. It is doubtful you cold have conceived during the time you missed the pills if your husband used withdrawal and did not ejaculate inside you. But to be sure, i would perform a urine pregnancy test at least 2-3 weeks from the date of the last encounter with your husband. I would also restart the pills as soon as possible and continue to use withdrawal or some backup protection until you finish the new pack.

I hope this clarifies how to properly take this type of birth control pill and that i have answered your question adequately.

Best wishes,

Dr. Brown
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What Are The Chances Of Pregnancy After Taking Ipills?

Hello, and i hope i can help you today. Many women will not menstruate while breastfeeding as the hormone that makes your body produce milk also lowers estrogen levels. So it is normal for women who are breastfeeding to not menstruate regularly. It can take even up to a year for monthly cycles to return on their own if you are breastfeeding, regardless if you are on birth control or not. However, you still can get pregnant even if you don t menstruate. The Daphne pill contains only progesterone, and it is designed to be taken every day with no break because progesterone-only contraceptives, while safe for breastfeeding mothers, are less effective than combination (both estrogen and progesterone) pills. This every day pill regimen will NOT give you a menstrual cycle because there is no pill-free week. So as long as you take the pill every day (no break) you will likely not menstruate but you will be protected against pregnancy. It is doubtful you cold have conceived during the time you missed the pills if your husband used withdrawal and did not ejaculate inside you. But to be sure, i would perform a urine pregnancy test at least 2-3 weeks from the date of the last encounter with your husband. I would also restart the pills as soon as possible and continue to use withdrawal or some backup protection until you finish the new pack. I hope this clarifies how to properly take this type of birth control pill and that i have answered your question adequately. Best wishes, Dr. Brown