I used to have really long periods lasting for 3 weeks and excruciating period cramps. Last year, I discovered that I had endometriosis and small ovarian cysts. To overcome the painful symptoms, my doctor had instructed me to only take active birth control pills continuously and skip the inactive ones, ie. after I finish 3 weeks of active pills, I go straight into the next pack's active pills.
Since then, I no longer have my period except the occasional breakthrough bleeding in which my doctor said to stop the pills and let it bleed for about a week before resuming taking my active pills again.
I also use my birth control pills as contraception as boyfriend and I are sexually actively. We don't use condoms as we are monogamous and have both been tested negative for STIs. I normally take the pills at the same time daily and if I forget, I usually take it within a few hours.
What are my chances of getting pregnant?
I am a sexually active female and have heard that sometimes people are unaware that they have been infected with HIV. How often should I be tested for it?
To keep HealthShare free for Members, Sponsors provide financial support to assist with the running costs associated with the services we provide, including site maintenance and continued development, hosting etc. In addition, Sponsors provide thought-leadership and expertise.
The Sponsor is only responsible for content provided in 1) Sponsored Q∓As 2) Sponsored Health Guides. The Sponsor does not control, review or moderate any other areas in HealthShare.