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Can I get pregnant if I switch the brand of birth control I am? but continue with no missed pills?


I was taking birth control pills and decided to switch the brand to another type of birth control pill. I started the new birth control the sunday i normally would start a new pack on my old birth control after my period. Is there a chance I could become pregnant I dont use a back up protection?

there is a possiblity, it takes 30 days for the pill do get into your system. I would use back up just in case Source(s): I have been on birth control for 5 years
no
Yes, use condoms until your next period to be safe.
As far as I knwo the pill isn't 100% effective, meaning you could be pregnant while taking the pill even if you didn;t change brands... Another thing to consider is that there are different types of pills, if the two brands were of different types I guess that you may be more vulnerable to conception during the changeover...
I would say not. I'm surprised you're doctor didn't talk to you about this when he changed your prescription.
Not really. As long as you are consistantly taking a hormone, and taking it correctly (no skipped/missed pills, no taking it really late) you should have no risk of becoming pregnant. Your period may come a few days earlier or later on this new pill though so don't get anxious if it is not *exactly* the same day as on your old pills. If you are still concerned, you can use condoms as back up for the first week. Even when first starting hormones, it is effective after the first week in preventing ovulation. Read the packet that came with your pills or call your gynecologist if you want more information.
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