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A member asked:

Does your period during the inactive pills of birth control indicate that you're not pregnant? real period (a heavy flow) not spotting

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Basically yes: That is how birth control pills work. Anytime you think you are pregnant you can always take a home test. If you are not confident in your birth control pill consider methods like a Mirena (levonorgestrel) iud or nexplanon. These are great options for teenagers.

Answered 6/30/2014

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