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I stopped taking birth control after nine days due to headaches. now i am six days late. i have read that the pill can stop me from starting.
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Pills may stop it: Hormonal contraception can affect your menstrual cycle but if you did not use other contraception, you may be pregnant. Wait another week and get a pregnancy test even if your period comes. If you still want to use pills, try a different brand, different kind (mono vs triphasic) or lower estrogen. If headaches were short and occurred immediately after taking a pill try taking at bedtime.
Answered 6/11/2013
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