 [ Symptoms ] is my ankle brokenfractured after twisting right foot inward on ice yesterday i twisted my ankle inward on ice {i had non slip tennis shoes on immediately i heard a pop and felt a tearing swelling occurred i could not put weight on it even tip toe walking i used ice and kept it elevated and stayed off it today it doubled in swelling and can not move it  however can wiggle toes but in extremely more pain i have searched sprang vs broken and can not tell if i should be concerned and see a dr or treat as sprang please help  [ Disease ] i guess you are taking combination pill that is hormonal contraceptives containing both estrogen and progestin synthetic progesterone these act by preventing your ovulation and making your cervical mucus thicker you need to take combination pills within five days after the start of the period then you need not follow other means of contraception you may start combination pills at any time and only concern is that you will be protected from pregnancy 7 days from then yes you need not take pills in the fourth week and this will initiate your withdrawal bleeding that is you will have a menstrual bleed in that week and you will be protected some measures you need to follow you need to ensure that you take these pills regularly at the same time each day if you vomit immediately following pill consumption then take one more pill you should not miss the pill if you miss a period then do not panic as irregular periods are common you need to confirm by urine pregnancy test for further doubts consult an internal medicine physician online   > <link>