Hey, I am new here, have been sitting on the net for about an hour looking for advice and I found this place! I am on the pill and have been for a long time, but last month I missed 3 pills in one week, and had sex during the following week. I got my period but it was a lot lighter than usual and kinda stopped for a day in the middle which it doesn't normally do! I don't know what this means, but the more I think about it, the more I think my boobs are hurting, and that I'm feeling really sick and tired- but I don't know if it's all in my head just cuz I'm worrying?

I don't really know how the pill can affect the symptoms, or what the odds are of getting pregnant while you're on it. Any help would be much appreciated!

Thank-you!

Hi lizzybee.

Im in the same situation right now. I've only just finished my period a week ago (it was also light and a bit different from normal) and now am feeling sick most of the time and cannot eat alot of foods. I am pretty certian I am pregnant (as I have had these symptoms before) but unfortunatly I think the only thing we can do is wait until we miss a period to take the test. No one can say for certain that you are or are not. perhaps you should talk to your doctor?

Unfortunately, this is one of those things no one can really advise on other than to tell you to take a test. The pill can make your period different if you missed some and even cause other hormone-related changes. I would take a test to be on the safe side because you don't want to continue to take the pills if you're indeed pregnant. Depending on how many weeks it's been since you messed up your pills, the test will or won't give an accurate reading. I'd say at least a month is a good time when the tests are the most likely not to give you a false negative, so keep that in mind. If you have doubts at all, get a blood test at the doctor's.

well ive been taking hte pill for a while too. and best believe ive missed and skipped days. the pill does make ur preiod go wack..mine has gotten shorter and lighter..And i have yet to fall pregnant. but then i hear about people that do get pregnant while on teh pill..all the advice i can really give you is to take a test..it is the only way u can no..

Well, the pill can make your period do weird and odd things...and sometimes when you THINK your pregnant, your mind and body plays tricks on you. I was on the pill and got pregnant, but I just missed my period all together. If I was you I would get a home pregnancy test just to be on the safe side.

Good wishes!

Hey girl, well just wanted to know did you use a back up method? I think more than likely you are if you didn't use a condom u know. Need more advice wite back.