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I stopped taking my 28 cycle bc mid pack.can i ovulate after i stop taking my pills, still have a period afterwards and still be pregnant?

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Dr. Norma Jo Waxman answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Yes, can ovulate: Whenever you miss pills or stop pills you're at risk of ovulating and becoming pregnant. Check a urine pregnancy test about 10 days after unprotected sex and it should be accurate.

Answered 5/6/2014

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