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I forgot to put my birth control patch on for a week...is there a real chance I could get pregnant?

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Question - (19 August 2011) 2 Answers - (Newest, 20 August 2011)
A female United States age 36-40, *angerouslove. writes:

I'm totally kicking myself for this, but I really need the help and expertise from you guys.

I've been on the Evra 'Birth control' Patch for over a year. I've always used it correctly. For those who are not familar with it. You put a new patch on every Sunday and on your period 'patch-free' week you take it off and put a new one on the following sunday

Well.. during a very stressful week, summer school exams, fight with my boyfriend, let me just say it was a hectic week. I forgot to put a patch on for a full 7 days but I did put one on again that following sunday.

I checked my ovulation calender and I wouldn't of started ovulating - IF I DID until that saturday but I put a patch on the next day, so would I have been protected again?

I know it's possible for ANYTHING to happen. But.. what are the real possiblities of be becoming pregnant? Are they slim to none or should I be worried?

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A male reader, Kyle007 United States +, writes (20 August 2011):

You need to ask your doctor.

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A reader, anonymous, writes (19 August 2011):

from what you have said the chance should be slim. If your still worried you can buy a pregnancy test in a weeks time or if you go to your local sexual health centre they will happily do one for free.

Good luck. Dont worry :-)

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