Question 1

is a pregnancy test accurate the day after my missed period on birth control? i took the placebo pills and spotted for a little over a day?

Accepted Answer

: Conception occurs within day or so of the sex. It takes about 3 weeks for the embryo to make enough HCG for a positive pregnancy test. Blood test may be done a day after a missed period. Home pregnancy tests should be done 4-5 days after the missed period. If the result is negative repeat the test in 4-5 days. Use first morning urine and follow instructions for the test carefully.

Question 2

missed period, on birth control pills, a month after sex 4 negative test pack. having light bleeding today (spotting?) am i pregnant? please help

Accepted Answer

HCG: If you are having unprotected intercourse- get a blood HCG test and...get on birth control.

Question 3

is it unusual to have a missed period while on birth control?

Accepted Answer

Which one?: Reasons for missed/late periods: low body weight, obesity, marked  weight ^ or v, over-exercise, endurance athletics, breast-feeding, ^ stress, illness, eating disorders (bulimia or anorexia), anovulatory cycle (no egg released), travel, hormone irregularities, drug use, meds (i.e., birth control) or medical problems (polycystic ovary syndrome or asherman’s syndrome). #1 reason is pregnancy.

Question 4

is it common to miss period on birth control lo loestrin ?

Accepted Answer

Common: It is quite common to miss your menstrual cycle while taking birth control pills. This is a common side effect especially on a low dose birth control pill. Some pills are even designed to cause this. Many patients enjoy the light or absent menstrual cycles. Anytime you are concerned about pregnancy you always have the option of doing a home pregnancy test.

Question 5

is it normal to miss a period on birth control and now have clear discharge?

Accepted Answer

Oral contraceptive: Even though you are on the pill, it doesnt mean its impossible not to get pregnant. Alway do a pregnancy test to be sure. Hormonal effect on the uterus by the pills can cause those symptoms you are refering. See you obgyn just in case.

Question 6

4 negative home pregnancy tests after missed period. most recent being about 3 weeks after missed period. was on birth control for a while.. reliable?

Accepted Answer

Yes : both home pregnancy tests and birth control pills are reliable.  missing periods while on birth control pills is not uncommon.

Question 7

no missed period was on birth control pills went to the doctor a positive pregnancy. why is that????

Accepted Answer

You're Pregnant: If you took the birth control pills properly, the chance of getting pregnant is 0.02%.  If you missed pills (and didn't double up on them), or missed more than 2 pills in a cycle, they are less effective.  There really aren't any other reasons for the failure.  Antibiotics don't decrease their effectiveness.

Question 8

nausea 24/7. no vomiting. 3 negative pregnancy tests. missed period. was on birth control for a month, went off a week ago. can i rule out pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Negative Preg tests: The negative pregnancy tests ruled that out as of the day you performed the last one.

Question 9

missed period while using birth control pills condoms and pull out before ejaculating, have a yeast infection, 3 negative preg tests. what can it be?

Accepted Answer

Not pregnant: It is not unusual for women to miss a menstrual period for numerous reasons, generally having to do with something altering their hormonal cycle and this can be anything from emotional disturbance, infection, inflammation, and so on and so on. If you continue to miss you might then want to contact your GYN.

Question 10

how common is it to have missed a period while on birth control?

Accepted Answer

Can happen: Especially in low dose pills. Ok if your doctor determines no hormonal or other problem.

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Is a pregnancy test accurate the day after my missed period on birth control? i took the placebo pills and spotted for a little over a day?

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Missed period, on birth control pills, a month after sex 4 negative test pack. having light bleeding today (spotting?) am i pregnant? please help

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Is it unusual to have a missed period while on birth control?

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Is it common to miss period on birth control lo loestrin ?

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Is it normal to miss a period on birth control and now have clear discharge?

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4 negative home pregnancy tests after missed period. most recent being about 3 weeks after missed period. was on birth control for a while.. reliable?

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No missed period was on birth control pills went to the doctor a positive pregnancy. why is that????

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Nausea 24/7. no vomiting. 3 negative pregnancy tests. missed period. was on birth control for a month, went off a week ago. can i rule out pregnancy?

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Missed period while using birth control pills condoms and pull out before ejaculating, have a yeast infection, 3 negative preg tests. what can it be?

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How common is it to have missed a period while on birth control?

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