How to Know You're Pregnant When You're on the Pill

The pill is very helpful in avoiding pregnancy, but it's no guarantee against pregnancy. In order to be more effective, the pill must be taken at the same time each day. Missed pills or taking the pill at irregular times increases the chance of becoming pregnant. When becoming pregnant on the pill, it's important to see your doctor and cease taking the pill because this can be dangerous to the pregnancy.

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1. Check for breast tenderness. If you're on the pill, you shouldn't feel any tenderness in your breasts. But if this is present, it may be a sign that progesterone is building in your system. If the soreness continues for more than a few days, this is a sign of pregnancy.

2. Take note of your energy levels if they drop, or your need to urinate increases. This can also be a sign you may be pregnant. Regular symptoms of pregnancy such as morning sickness are also a sign, when combined with these other symptoms.

3. Notice your moods and whether they swing quite strongly, accompanied by an increase in appetite. This may also be a sign. Wait to see if this lasts for more than 3 days before being sure.

4. Check to see that your period is on time. If it doesn't come, you should see your doctor. There may also be spotting through the month, but this only occurs when the egg becomes embedded in the uterine lining.

5. Take an at-home pregnancy test. These are surprisingly accurate and will pick up any sign of pregnancy, especially if it has been longer than 3 weeks since conception.