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A female asked:
Ive been on birth control consistently for 6mos. just had my period this week. i had sex on my last day but didnt start my new pack, could i be pregnant?
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Dr. Dale Kristleanswered
Gynecology 42 years experience
No: If you had sex prior to the time you would have normally your next pack of pills, you will not be pregnant. (assuming you were taking your pills correctly)
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Had my period the 9th- 12th of February. Took birth control the rest of February, had no sex after that date. Stopped taking the last 2 active pills in the pack & my period was only 2 days? Is it possible to be pregnant? My test this morning was neg?
Dr. Gurmukh Singhanswered
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From what you described it is highly unlikely that you are pregnant. If you have any doubt, get a blood test for HCG level on 7-10 days.
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My period is two weeks late. I have taken 3 pregnancy tests that say negative. I haven't started my new birth control pack yet. Should i?
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A 21-year-old female asked:
Took a z-pack during my period week. Period ended the 27th, z-pack ended the 1st. Started normal birth control on the 28th. Had sex 4th. Pregnant?
Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
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I'm switching between a pill and I didn't get my period this week. I took a test and I'm not pregnant. Can I still start my new birth control pack?
Dr. Jeff Livingstonanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
Yes: If your test is negative then you are not pregnant.
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