Why is there a chance of pregnancy if you miss a pill but it’s safe to have sex during the 7-day break?

Question

Why is there a chance of pregnancy if you miss a pill but it’s safe to have sex during the 7-day break?

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Answer 1

You naturally have a 7-day break in fertility. Your body isn’t always fertile, only at certain times in the menstrual cycle. The birth control pill tricks your body into thinking it’s *always* that 7-day break period. But if you miss a dose, your body reverts to its normal hormone levels, and therefore normal fertility.

Answer 2

You naturally have a 7-day break in fertility. Your body isn’t always fertile, only at certain times in the menstrual cycle. The birth control pill tricks your body into thinking it’s *always* that 7-day break period. But if you miss a dose, your body reverts to its normal hormone levels, and therefore normal fertility.