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Hello, i've been on birth control for about a year. the past 3 days i have missed my pills, i am now bleeding, not heavily, but not super lightly either. it's a brownish color and i was just wondering if i am possibly pregnant, i am not supposed to start
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Depends on timing: If you had sex 1-2 days prior to skipping the pills you are in danger of being pregnant. Since you missed three days, you need to use foam and condoms until your next period, if you are not pregnant. I hope you have the outcome you desire. Be safe.
Answered 5/26/2015
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