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writes:In the past few months, since November, I've been sexually active. I'm on birth control and for the most part, I take it at 10 AM everyday. Sometimes it's 1 or 2 o'clock before I remember it, but I only have sex like one weekend out of the month. (my bf comes in to see me then) I have a period every month and everything seems to be normal in that area. My question is concerning some symptoms I've been having lately. I have been bloated/gassy, sick at my stomach, and having headaches. I'm wondering how large of a chance I have at being pregnant. I read online that you can bleed every month while on birth control and still be pregnant. At what time will that stop? I would really appreciate any advice.Thanks.
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reader, anonymous, writes (3 March 2009): i took the mornin after pill after having unprotected sex and i was late coming on my period but since being on i feel a lot more bloated and sick
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reader, nicole_007 +, writes (27 February 2009):
nicole_007 is verified as being by the original poster of the question Thank you guys for your answers. They really helped
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reader, k_c100  +, writes (27 February 2009):
 Its highly unlikely that you are pregnant when you have sex so infrequently and take the birth control pill. Even though you do delay slightly in the times you take the pill, as long as you take it within 24 hours of your "usual" time then you are still covered.
I cannot see how you would be pregnant but if you are still very concerned then take a pregnancy test. But those symptoms described could be for a huge number of reasons, if you are feeling sick and bloated/gassy this sounds more like it could be your diet rather than pregnancy. Try cutting down on refined carbohydrates (white bread, white pasta, pizza etc) and see if this helps.
If none of this makes you feel any better then go see your doctor who will be able to help you.
I hope this helps!
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reader, jessica04 +, writes (27 February 2009):
 Some women spot during their pregnancy. For the most part though, if you are having your normal flow (or at least what is normal for you being on the pill), then odds are you are not pregnant.
You can take a home test though and double check. For extra backup, I would suggest you start using a spermicide, either foam or gel.
I'm sure you're fine, but take a test and put the worries to rest.
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reader, tux +, writes (27 February 2009):
 Well giving that you are on the pill, that lowers the risk. Although you not taking it regularly(you forget and take it 3-4 hours later) than that increases the risk. Given that not all contraceptives are 100% effective, then yes you may still be pregnant because you can still have some bleeding during pregnancy. I would recommend taking a pregnancy test to make sure because a lot of those *can* be symptoms of pregnancy but can still be something else. Take a test to be sure.
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