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I stopped taking my birth control halfway through my pack and got my period twice last month. i have yet to get a period this month, what is going on?

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Dr. Liesa Harte answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Irregular periods: It could be an irregular period or you could be pregnant if you have been having sex.

Dr Maes agreed

Answered 10/4/2016

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