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Will birthcontrol pills affect the accuracy of a pregnancy test?
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No: A home pregnancy test measures HCG - not estrogen or progestin. Thus, taking an oral contraceptive will not effect the accuracy of a home pregnancy test.
Answered 6/10/2014
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