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I started birth control about 3 wks ago (this was after my last period). i should have gotten my period last week. but now i am 8 days late. on placebo pills rn. should i be concerned? i also had protected sex twice earlier this cycle?
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Begin your next pack of oral bcp's after the last placebo pill. Obtain a serum HCG test after the first five days of your new pack, which will probably be negative. If you started the first pack of oral contraceptives "after your last period", and the period lasted 5-7 days, the chances of pregnancy are minimal, but proof will be the HCG results.
Answered 5/18/2022
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