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Hi, i'm 17 and last month i got my period twice and this month it's late even though i'm on birth control! i'm very worried.
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Possibly not: pregnant. You should know that birth control is not foolproof. While you got your period twice last month you body may be resetting itself and may be why you are late. Did you miss any pills. Did you just start taking the pills? See the doc that prescribed the pills for possible need of regulation. You may need to take a pregnancy test in the meantime. Best wishes.
Answered 12/23/2014
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Dont worry, be happy: As long as you're taking birth control pill regularly as directed, at around the same time daily, you're essentially protected from pregnancy (although it does nothing to protect you from sexually transmitted infections). It's very common to spot even while on BCPs, especially when first starting out. Check out http://plannedparenthood.tumblr.com/post/23827960518/timing-of-birth-control-pills
Answered 12/6/2014
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