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Could I get pregnant after starting pill 3 days late?

Hi, I had been on the pill (2 different ones) for a year and a half, but last month i took a break from it because it was causing me to become depressed. I went off it for a month.

I got my period on 3rd February 2012 but didnt start back on my pill (a different one) on the first day of my period but started on the 6th February 2012, I know I should have used extra protection for 7 days now, but had unprotected sex with my bf 5 days after that on the 10th Feb, even though I was not fertile until 14th Feb and not "ovulating" until 17th Feb and by that time the pill would be active is there still a chance of me being pregnant?

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1809109 tn?1331803777
I agree, there is a chance of pregnancy. Birth control pills aren't considered highly effective until you've been on them for about 3 weeks. Also sperm can last a while inside the human body and it is very easy to mistake when you're ovulating. Take a pregnancy test in about 2-3 weeks or after you miss your next period. And next time make sure you use back up.
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1772987 tn?1330055001
There is still a chance of pregnancy, because sperm can survive for several days (up to 5-7 in some rare cases). Your chances aren't as great since you started them early in your cycle (shortly after your period started). But it was still a risk. Mostly it's a waiting game now. Next time, use a backup method when you switch between pills or get Plan B. Plan B will help delay ovulation so the sperm won't be alive by the time you ovulate, if you do ovulate (it's not an abortion pill as some people seem to think).  

Good luck!
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