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writes:im a bit confused....2 days before i was due on my period i took 3 conterception pills in one night, i heard that by doing that it can delay your period for a couple of days, is that true?but im now 5 days late on my period, these past few months i have been having un-protected sex with my partner, could i be pregnant?or could this just be that i took 3 in one night that has delayed my period?tomorrow i will be 6 days late, im never usually late at all, its the first time this has happend to me. the conterception pills were not mine they were a friends and i took them hopping it would stop my period for a couple of days, but its been nearly a week now... whats wrong with me and could i be pregnant?
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reader, Tisha-1  +, writes (3 April 2010):
 Good luck to you! I'm sure pregnancy isn't too much of a shock, as you were kind of going for it with the unprotected sex bit. So best wishes for a healthy pregnancy and a new family! I can't help you with the pregnancy bit but I know we have other aunts who can and would be more than happy if you need any guidance.
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reader, anonymous, writes (3 April 2010): This is verified as being by the original poster of the questionyes i will keep you posted if i need any guidence. yes i am shocked but it has started to sink in now, my boyfriend also knows now and he is really happy about it. just got to tell my family now, but im sure it will be okay.
thanks everyone for your advice :)
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reader, Laura1318  +, writes (3 April 2010):
 Congratulations to you !. I don't think your grand parents ill judge you and will be happy for you and they will hide any disappointments from you .
Think more positive.
You might want to read what are your options in this link.
http://www.bpas.org/bpaswoman.php?page=123
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reader, mystiquek +, writes (3 April 2010):
 Sweetie..I know that right now you are in shock and very confused..but it will be ok.I'm sad for you that this turned out to be such a difficult lesson to learn..but it could very well out to be a wonderful wonderful thing ok?? Its going to take time for it to all sink in, but you just hang in there. I have been there.its been 28 years now, but I still remember how very scared I was when I found myself pregnant at 19. My b/f and I had already set a wedding date, but it was a year off, and I too was terrified to tell my parents. But don't underestimate your family ok? They may be shocked, possibly even disappointed at first, but they'll come around. I promise! My parents turned out to be very fantastic..I think secretly my mother was even quite pleased..she LOVED the role of being a grandmother. Just remember to do what is right for you. We are here for you no matter what, and you keep us posted. Please know you can always PM any of us aunts if you need guidance, or support ok. You hang in there!
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reader, anonymous, writes (3 April 2010): This is verified as being by the original poster of the questionhi
just thought i would let you know that i am pregnant, i took 4 tests yesturday and they are all postive, all i have to do now is go to the doctors so they can confirm it.
i have not told my boyfriend or my family yet, i know that my boyfriend will be here for me he already knows i missed my period i just haven't told him the news yet, i dont know how to tell him. also my grand-parents will be very dissappointed in me i am very close to them and they still see me as a little girl because im there only gran-child, so telling them is the only thing im scared of. i admit i feel shocked and confused, but what did i expect? i didn't use protection. now really i have no clue in what to do next.
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reader, Sincerely Yours +, writes (1 April 2010):
 If your pregnant, come back and talk to us. We'll help you through that proccess.
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reader, Tisha-1 +, writes (1 April 2010):
Go buy a pregnancy test and read the instructions. They will tell you when to take the test. Or google "pregnancy test kits", find a couple of manufacturers' websites and read about it on the web. Or go to the chemists and have a chat with him or her; I've found they are very helpful there in the UK. Or go to the NHS website and look up more information. Here, I've done a search for you: http://www.nhs.uk/chq/pages/948.aspx
Okay, last lecture from me. YOU are the one who is going to get pregnant, so YOU are the one who is responsible for sensible birth control. Your friends are not medical experts and quite frankly, what you did was idiotic and possibly dangerous to your health. I'm shaking my head at you right now because I want you to understand that you should not take stupid risks like that. That's how people wind up pregnant, or with medical issues, because they believe old wives' tales and make stupid choices.
So now I've given you 3 solid actions you can take. Go be brave and DO SOMETHING sensible.
And I would say this final nag to you, you may think you know a lot about contraception. Well, you don't actually, if you took 3 birth control pills all at once hoping to delay your period. That right there shows you are not as smart as you think. This is when you are most vulnerable, when you think you know something, but it turns out to be very very wrong. How will you know that your next step is a wise move? How will you check that you are doing the right thing? Go and see your gynecologist for a little discussion and education on birth control. Go to the experts at the NHS. Go see the chemist for more information. Don't ask people on the web who are not medical experts, don't ask your friends who are not nurses or doctors, BE SENSIBLE ABOUT THIS, for criminy's sake!!!!
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There, I've said all those horrible things and you still need to take positive, SMART action. Go do something and please check back here to let us know how you get on. I do wish you the best, I do hope things turn out for you, I just hope this life lesson isn't wasted, and that you don't wind up making a similar mistake. Go talk to a professional in this area, okay?
Take care.
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reader, Laura1318 +, writes (1 April 2010):
You can take the pregnancy test from 3 to 14 days after your supposed period day until your period comes.
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reader, anonymous, writes (1 April 2010): This is verified as being by the original poster of the questioni am 18 years old. yeah i do know alot about contraception, we use condoms alot, it was just recently that we never used them ( i regret that now). i knew that i was playing with fire not using anything but i just thought it wouldnt happen to me but now im nearly a week late never have been late before. i had an STI Checkup a few months ago and im fine, i get tested everytime i go out with a new partner (been with my partner for a year and he also had a checkup)but he is only the second sleeping partner i have had. i know it was very silly and stupid of me to take 3 pills in one go, but a friend told me it could stop my period for a few days if i took them (im stupid to believe that, but i did). but now my period hasnt even arrived, i usually get it when im meant to its always been like that, i know about sex education im pretty sensible (normally) but lately i obviously haven't been sensible at all. i wouldnt do that again, now i am scared im pregnant, my boyfriend knows im late and he aint even worried like me, but im not stressed over it, i just wished i was more sensible and i see that now. now i dont really have a clue what to do, or when to take a test, but i do appreciate all your honest opinions and advice.
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reader, Laura1318 +, writes (1 April 2010):
You can only delay your period if you take the combined oral contraceptive pill, you can delay your period by taking two packets of pills back to back and not 3 pills in one night.
Or you can visit your GP to get him/her to prescribe medication called norethisterone to delay your period.
Take a OTC pregnancy test.
reference
http://www.nhs.uk/chq/Pages/830.aspx?CategoryID=60&SubCategoryID=179
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reader, mystiquek +, writes (1 April 2010):
Oh my gosh...your post really freaked me out...sweetie..WHAT WERE YOU THINKING??? As the other aunts said..Don't EVER take another person's medicine! Especially something like birth control pills! I don't mean to bash you, but do you have ANY idea how extremely foolish and dangerous that was?? SERIOUSLY!!! I won't even go into the details of what could have happened.. PLEASE don't do that again!
And yes, there is a very high chance that you are pregnant. I seriously doubt if 3 pills in one night are going to stop pregnancy. So go get yourself a test, or go to the doctor.
It sounds like you don't have a clue about birth control, and thats really frightening. Don't have sex if you don't know what you are doing..its just plain stupid. Please go to a clinic or your doctor get yourself tested, and get some protection. Please stop having unprotected sex when you don't know what is going on and how to take care of yourself. It just isnt safe or smart. Take care of yourself!
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reader, anonymous, writes (1 April 2010): ok so it takes about a month for birth control to actually work so taking those pills did absolutely nothing you very well may be pregnant i did the same this i was and idiot thought i was invincible and had a baby my senior year of high school i hope your not pregnant cuz if you are your life is about to dramatically change make a doctors appointment quick
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reader, sammy t +, writes (1 April 2010):
hi there could be high chance that u are pregnant i would go out and buy a test it could be your body doing this through stress or worry so if you take the test and it comes back that you're not at least you will know and you may come on it has done it to me before so i would take the test to be on the safe side
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reader, anonymous, writes (1 April 2010): You could have killed yourself! You are NEVER to take another persons meds and certainly NOT more than that is prescribed. If you are by chance pregnant you could have not only severely hurt yourself but the baby as well! I would see a doctor as soon as possible if I were you.
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reader, CaringGuy +, writes (31 March 2010):
Go to the doctor and get checked.
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reader, anonymous, writes (31 March 2010):
I'm 30 years old and consider myself to know a far amount about contraception, and experiences of knowing MANY people for the last 15 years of my sexual activity. That said, I can honestly say I have never come across someone who has necked 3 pills in one go so that they could delay their period for a couple of days.
In some very (very) lose theory, you could disrupt your cycle and fertility by taking a high concentration of the combined or single contraceptive pill but it is NOT RECOMMENDED! You are messing around with hormones in your body, the very things that control things from puberty, sexuality, fertility, and the shape of your body.
Get yourself to a GP ASAP and tell them what you have done, and stop having sex until you have learnt the basics of sex and contraception... you have no excuse miss!
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reader, Sincerely Yours +, writes (31 March 2010):
Um..
Did you know that sex is actually for the purpose of procreating?
90% of teens who are sexually active fall pregnant within the first year.
~sy
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reader, celtic_tiger +, writes (31 March 2010):
 First of all you need to book yourself a Doctors appointment NOW.
In answer to your questions, basic sex education.
Unprotected sex = Babies
This is how life works.
Are you really 18-21 years old? Do you know ANYTHING about contraception at all? If you dont, then you should stop having sex now.
Contraceptive pills are dangerous medicines if used incorrectly. This was something prescribed to your friend, not you. And like any prescribed medicine, you may react differently them.
If you have been having regular unprotected sex, then yes, there is a very very high chance you could be pregnant. This is what happens when you have unprotected sex! Go and get a test as soon as possible and book yourself an appointment at the Doctors.
Contraceptive pills should only be taken AS PRESCRIBED on the packet. Only one pill per day. Once a day, every day. Contraceptive pills also take about 7 days of continuous use before they become effective, so no, they will not have stopped you from getting pregnant, and you may well have overdosed on hormones, as you should never take 3 at once! This is not a way to stop your period.
I am really concerned at your lack of knowledge about contraception. If you are having sex, at the very least you should be using condoms. Do you know what they are, do you know how to use them, do you know HOW they protect you? Its not just about pregnancy, but also about diseases. A lot of sexually transmitted infections, have no symptoms, and can lead to infertility, and serious conditions later in life. Some can even kill you.
Book a Doctors appointment, get a pregnancy test and an STI test and ask them to explain ALL ABOUT CONTRACEPTION to you. Until then, you need to stop having sex until you are 100% protected.
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