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Soreness In Breast, Sexually Active. Been Taking Contraceptives Pills. Am I Pregnant?

Hi there I have been taking the combined contraceptive pill and two days before I was due to stop them for my pill free week I had the runs just after I had took the pill, I also had the runs half hour later and about three hours after that. I was worried so didn't have my pill free week and continued to take the next pack. I now am due for my pill free week in several days, I have noticed my boobs have been quite sore I have had sex regularly whilst I have been on the pill the last five weeks. Do u think I could be pregnant that the pill lost its effectiveness because of the runs?
Thu, 10 Oct 2013
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Hi,
Thanks for the query.
Usually diarrhea won't affect the efficacy of the pills.
But vomiting immediately after intake of pill can affect the efficacy.
As you took two packs of pills without break, that may be the reason for delayed periods.
If there is any history of missing the pill, there is possibility of pregnancy.
So if you want, go for pregnancy test once.
If the test comes negative, possibly you will get withdrawal bleeding soon.
If you do not get withdrawal bleeding after one week also, consult gynecologist and take tablets to induce withdrawal bleeding.
If she suggests go for hormonal profile once.
Take care.
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Soreness In Breast, Sexually Active. Been Taking Contraceptives Pills. Am I Pregnant?

Hi, Thanks for the query. Usually diarrhea won t affect the efficacy of the pills. But vomiting immediately after intake of pill can affect the efficacy. As you took two packs of pills without break, that may be the reason for delayed periods. If there is any history of missing the pill, there is possibility of pregnancy. So if you want, go for pregnancy test once. If the test comes negative, possibly you will get withdrawal bleeding soon. If you do not get withdrawal bleeding after one week also, consult gynecologist and take tablets to induce withdrawal bleeding. If she suggests go for hormonal profile once. Take care.