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A member asked:

I've missed my bc pills on and off this pack and on last active pill i have brown discharge and very bad cramps? why? am i pregnant?

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Probably not: Skipping days might result in early or heavier/lighter bleeding than expected. You're probably not pregnant but you should make sure with a test. If you're having trouble remembering the pills you might consider another method such as nuvaring, Mirena (levonorgestrel) iud, or depoprovera shots.

Dr Paudel and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 6/30/2014

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