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A member asked:
I'm taking a low dosage birth control. i often have break through bleeding and spotting. i've been pregnant before, and i feel pregnant now. possible?
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Yes: Especially if you have missed a pill. Low dose are great pills but less forgiving if you miss a pill.
Answered 10/4/2016
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Possible : The pill is never 100 percent effective however the low dose pills are no less effective than others. If there's ever any doubt do a pregnancy test.
Answered 4/6/2013
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