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I had pregnancy symptoms, then a 4day period, then more symptoms - is it likely to be effects of coming off the pill (stopped 2.5 months ago?) thanks

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Check a test: Birth control pills are out of your system about 7 days after you stop taking them. If you stopped 2.5 months ago then they are no longer affecting you. If you had pregnancy symptoms check a pregnancy test. If you would like more cycle control consider restarting birth control.

Dr Rhoads agreed

Answered 7/13/2016

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A member asked:

I had pregnancy symptoms, then a 4day period, then more symptoms - is it likely to be effects of coming off the pill (stopped 2.5 months ago?) thanks

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Dr Rhoads agreed

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