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If you don't get a real period while on the pill.. how do you know if you're pregnant or not ??

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Dr. Olakitan Akinjagunla answered

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Use as prescribed: If used as prescribed, BCpills are given to prevent pregnancy but you could get pregnant if missed. So if you miss taking your pill and are sexually active,it is prudent to get a pregnancy test done

Answered 1/30/2015

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A member asked:

If you don't get a real period while on the pill.. how do you know if you're pregnant or not ??

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Olakitan Akinjagunla answered

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