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A member asked:
I'm on birth control. i missed a day and then bled the following day for a week. i did not get my period during placebo week. am i pregnant?
3 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Unknown: You probably are not pregnant, but even if you had not missed a pill, even using the pill 100% perfectly can still fail. Many women have become pregnant even when using contraception as prescribed. My suggestion is using a home pregnancy test. if it is positive then you have your answer. if negative, you may still want to check in with your doctor. keep using your pills unless you have a + test.
Answered 5/5/2015
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Test is the answer: Did you have unprotected sex when you missed your pill? If yes then do a pregnancy test. to find the result.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Unlikely: If you had unprotected sex it is possible but very unlikely. Best way to check is home pregnancy test on first morning urine. If neg repeat in 7-10 days. If both neg very unlikely you are pregnant. Should always use condom to protect from std and possible pill failure due missed dose. Hope this helps. Best of luck. Dr R
Answered 8/3/2014
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