Female Advice Preferred: How to tell you're pregnant on the pill?

[momo123]

Im paranoid I know. But I am on the pill. take it every day same time etc.

Recently I have become sexual active with my boyfriend however for some reason the condom broke the last two times, he pulled out straight away and did not cum inside me.

I have gotten my period every month since but I have read you can still get your period whilst pregnant on the pill?

Im just really paranoid I guess but what do you think my chances are of being pregnant and any signs??

[Eternal]

The chances of getting pregnant on the pill are extremely low, so don't stress yourself out too much. If he didn't come inside you, then you aren't pregnant.
If you're still getting your period, then that is another sign that you aren't pregnant.
If it will make you feel better, take a pregnancy test two weeks after you have sex.

[Coffee.]

You can still take a pregnancy test, since the hormone in birth controls do not show up in urine. Also, the periods you have while on the pill are not official periods, so they shouldn't be used to tell. If you are worried, I would take a pregnancy test in two weeks, and start using condoms along with the pill for more accuracy.

[momo123]

Originally Posted by Revolution

You can still take a pregnancy test, since the hormone in birth controls do not show up in urine. Also, the periods you have while on the pill are not official periods, so they shouldn't be used to tell. If you are worried, I would take a pregnancy test in two weeks, and start using condoms along with the pill for more accuracy.

We do use condoms as I said it broke. I recently had a blood test so I was hoping they tested for pregnancy too so I know

[Eternal]

Originally Posted by momo123

We do use condoms as I said it broke. I recently had a blood test so I was hoping they tested for pregnancy too so I know

Generally they won't check for pregnancy unless you ask them. So its best to go out and buy a test to use at home.

[escape_thereal_world]

Nicole is right. Unless you request a blood pregnancy test, they won't test for it. And since you said you take the pill every day at the same time, you only have about 1% chance at most of getting pregnant, but if he pulled out each time then your chances are lessened.

Now if you take the pill at different times each day, then you increase your risk. But as you said, he pulled out before he finished. Granted, if he had precum in the condom then there is still a chance. But very minimal and only if he had ejaculated recently and not urinated (this helps push the excess sperm out).

As others said, take a test two weeks from the time you had sex if it will help ease your mind, but you should be alright. Can't hurt to check though!

You can get tests at any drugstores or Walmart (Rite Aid), Target, etc. You can also get some at Dollar Stores. These are just as accurate, though these normally do not detect as early as some and need to be taken the week of your expected period. Also, be sure to check the expiration date on all tests. And lastly, buy at least two tests. It is very easy to get an error on the first test or two.

[Always *]

Well, actually, even if you got your period the first month the likely hood of that happening until you show or start getting morning sickness or SOMETHING that would suggest you are knocked up is slim. Birth control or not, you have your period cause that's your body shedding it's uterine lining WHICH incidentally is where an egg goes... So for you to keep having you're period pretty much means you aren't pregnant.
But the likelihood if you being pregnant on the pill is slim if you're taking it. But if you feel like you have a real reason to worry, get an at home test (x3 if necessary) and/or contact your OB/GYN to discuss it with her/him.

[Harmony♥]

You would have to take a pregnancy test, the same as you would if you weren't using birth control. The hormone won't keep an HPT from giving you an inaccurate reading. It will still tell you if you're pregnant. Because you're on the pill and take it correctly, the chances of you becoming pregnant are extremely small. You both did everything the right way. When using condoms and/or purchasing condoms, make sure you check that the condoms weren't tampered with, like the box. If they're opened, bring it to the store manager/clerk's attention, and purchase another box and always check the expiration date. If they are expired, they CAN break.

[momo123]

Originally Posted by Aletheia*

You would have to take a pregnancy test, the same as you would if you weren't using birth control. The hormone won't keep an HPT from giving you an inaccurate reading. It will still tell you if you're pregnant. Because you're on the pill and take it correctly, the chances of you becoming pregnant are extremely small. You both did everything the right way. When using condoms and/or purchasing condoms, make sure you check that the condoms weren't tampered with, like the box. If they're opened, bring it to the store manager/clerk's attention, and purchase another box and always check the expiration date. If they are expired, they CAN break.

the annoying thing is we have checked the use by, made sure they weren't tampered with and made sure it was put on correctly. They break half way through sex its really odd.

We are considering bigger sizes. I am going to the doctors on wednesday and I will have a talk to my GP about it

[Coffee.]

Originally Posted by momo123

the annoying thing is we have checked the use by, made sure they weren't tampered with and made sure it was put on correctly. They break half way through sex its really odd.

We are considering bigger sizes. I am going to the doctors on wednesday and I will have a talk to my GP about it

I very doubt you need a larger size, larger size condoms are usually a scam since regular condoms can be stretched over your arm. I would guess this was a fluke, because if it was before the expiration date, had an air bubble, and put on correctly, they should have been fine. Where were you storing them? And were they prelubricated condoms/did you use lubricant?

[momo123]

Should have used lube, we didn't but have bought some now. I have been feeling sick and burping a lot which made me worried but I'm sure Im over reacting