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Can a woman become pregnant while on the birth control pill and not know it?
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Yes: The risk of pregnancy while taking birth control is as high as 5% per year. Some of those who get pregnant don't realize it until they are a few months along. Best wishes!
Answered 10/11/2015
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Yes: yes, yes, yes. Do a pregnancy test if you suspect you might be pregnant.
Answered 10/11/2015
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