Hi I'm 16 and I was prescribed a combined pill for acne and for contraception... ive been on it 4 about 4months now.. and the last pack I took about my 5/6 last pill fell down the sink as I was about to put it in my mouth... so I left it and carried on the next day... I don't have regular sex with my boyfriend but we did have sex a couple of days after or before... I cnt quite remember... well anywya I'm just scared now because I finished my pack on tues... with today being Friday and still no period... wat the liklihood of me being pregnant? I only missed 1 n the rest I took without fail... but I'm still scared... please help... thanks xxxx

I am not sure of the likely hood of you getting pregnant. There is always a chanch without protection. Maybe you should grab a pregnancy test to make sure. Or schedule an appointment with your doctor. Get it all out in the open. Best thing for you with questions is to talk with a doctor. It is all confidential unless you feel comfortable sharing your stresses with your parents?

It is not likely that you are pregnant, but for the next month you should use extra protection. You should get a test done to be sure.

Thanks 4 your replies... feel a bit better now but still no period... I started my 7 pill-free days as usual but 3 days into my week 'off' I consorted the booklet... n it said I should just carry on with the next pack... so I've started the next pack now... :s... slightly confusin but I'm still very worried especially since I'm 17... n I no I'm not ready to be a parent... yet why is the legal age 16 ( am in Uk)... I think they should move it up... the chances are remote rnt they?

Steph xx

Okay, you need to take a pregnancy test. We are unsure of what pill you are on, there are many out there.

If you are not ready to be a parent then you should not be having sex. Plain truth here. May be hard to hear, but I was on the pill when I conceived my 2 oldest sons.

With sex comes responsibility. There are no guarantees when it comes to sex except abstinence.

You really should rethink your priorities - sex with the possibility of children when you aren't ready - or no sex and a great education and children when you are ready.