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Can't see doctor for three weeks. late period by two months with numerous negative tests. could i go ahead and start birth control or should i wait?

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Dr. Susan Arnoult answered

Go to urgent care: Go to an urgent care and confirm that you are not pregnant. If you can do that then it is OK to start birth control, especially if you really do not want to become pregnant.

Answered 6/19/2014

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A member asked:

Can't see doctor for three weeks. late period by two months with numerous negative tests. could i go ahead and start birth control or should i wait?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Susan Arnoult answered

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