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Instead of taking my sugar pills i start my new pack so i don't get a period. could i still get pregnant if i don't get a period?

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See below: Skipping the placebo or sugar pills is a. Effective way to skip a period. Chances of pregnancy do not increase just because you did this. Just make sure taking your pill well and not kissing doses. Every few months it is good to take a break and have a period so you don't have break through bleeding.

Dr Ingram and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/31/2015

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