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Is Pregnancy Possible While On Birth Control Pills?

Posted on Tue, 6 Dec 2016

Question: I am regularly taking a birth control pill. I take this pill every day within 3 hours of the same time every day. I am familiar with my cervix and cervical fluid. Today is day 23 of my cycle, my cervix is medium-height, partially open, and medium-soft accompanied by dry/tacky cervical fluid. I had intercourse on one of my fertile days, but was (and still am) taking birth control pills, but didn't use back up protection. On day 20 of my cycle I noticed a pain on my left side of my left breast. What are the chances of pregnancy causing this dull ache in my breast?

Answered by Dr. Soumya (44 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
No chance of pregnancy

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

I understand your concerns.

I dont see any increased chance of pregnancy. Your birth control pills will not help you to protect against pregnancy.

I dont see any reason to panic.

The pain in breast is due to minor hormonal changes and not pregnancy.

Let me know if you need anymore help.

Regards

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

Follow up: Dr. Soumya (8 hours later)

I am confused in the part of your answer where you say that my birth control pills will NOT protect me from pregnancy. The pills I am taking have been my method of contraception for almost a year and I am confused to now hear that they won't work? Could you explain this to me? As oral contraceptives are VERY commonly used to prevent pregnancy.

Answered by Dr. Soumya (50 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Pills offer protection

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

That was typing error on my phone. Sorry for that.

I meant to day the oral contraceptive pills offer complete protection against pregnancy and there is no need to worry about pregnancy in your situation.You are safe.

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