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arcticmonkey · Jul 7, 2006, 04:06 AM

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

JoeCanada76 · Jul 7, 2006, 05:14 AM

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?

J_9 · Jul 7, 2006, 06:33 AM

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.

arcticmonkey · Jul 8, 2006, 01:52 AM

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

J_9 · Jul 8, 2006, 08:19 PM

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.