Post # 1
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Bumble bee
Hello TTC bees, I usually post on other boards as I’m not TTC, but figured you might have some helpful answers for my problem.
I’m currently taking BCP and admittedly missed a pill in the middle of the month which I took one or two days later when I saw the skipped pill. I really don’t remember the specifics as my memory is hazy. I was supposed to get my period this past week during my week of blank pills. I usually get it on Tues or Wed. But nothing and still nothing! So I took a pregnancy test yesterday and it came out negative.
Is it possible that I’m actually pregnant or is my missed period some kind of fluke? Confused and worried! Thanks.
Post # 3
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Buzzing bee
Tagging for responses…I am in pretty much the same situation…
Post # 4
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Bumble bee
I have not had periods several times on BCP. Are you on a low hormone pill? If so, this is common according to my OBGYN and not a cause for concern.
Post # 5
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Bumble bee
@AstoriaK: Yup, low hormone pill, Microgestin. But I’ve been taking it for several years and first time I missed my period!
Post # 6
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Busy bee
I’m regularly ‘late’ with my BCP I think the more we stress about it the more our bodies react! hang in there and keep us posted 🙂
Post # 7
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Bumble bee
I wouldn’t worry too much. If you are pregnant (which is unlikely) it should have showed on the test. You could always re-test tomorrow morning if you are concerned. When I was on the pill, I would occasionally (but very rarely) get a month with a super light period. If you are back on your active pills now, you likely won’t get your period until your next placebo week (but you might get some mid-pack spotting).
Post # 8
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Buzzing bee
@Jewelieee: i’m in the same shoes as you!! i made a thread about it lol. i took one pill like 10 hours late, and have been freaking out ever since. i think i’m stressing so much that i’m experiencing like every pregnancy symptom to ever be reported on the internet LOL.
from what i’ve read, missing 1 pill really doesn’t put you at much risk, as long as it isn’t in the first week of pills. (which, unfortunately, is when my late pill was lol but it was on the 7th day of the first week).
Post # 9
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Bumble bee
@sleepyhead22: Glad to know that I’m not the only one! I mean not in a good way, pregnancy scares suck if you’re not actually TTC.
Thanks everyone, I plan on taking another pregnancy test in a few days to be doubly sure.
Post # 10
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Buzzing bee
@Jewelieee: yeah, if your first test was negative you should be totally fine!