Could I be pregnant?!

Question

Does anyone know if the mini pill (progesterone only) is effective as soon as you start a new pack if you started it late. I started my new pack 5 days late and my app is now saying I am in my fertile phase. I am now on pill 6 so am I protected and could I have ovulated last week, the week I didn’t take it even though I “should” be ovulating this week??

Answer

Mini pills are very time sensitive, where being even just 3+ hours late is a completely missed/ineffective pill, in which u would need backup protection for at least 48 hours. So no, u are most definitely NOT protected if u started a new pack late, especially 5 days late. And yes, u could’ve ovulated from it. Therefore, If u had sex without a condom during that time, or within 5 days prior to that, then there’s a chance of pregnancy. If not, then u would be protected after taking the pill properly for 7 full days... but check ur pill leaflet, as some mini pills are effective after 48 hours.

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