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Can you get cramps about a week before your assumed period while on birth control pills? should i be worried about pregnancy since it's a sign of it?

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Dr. Lori Semel answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

No reason: to think that you are pregnant if you are taking the bcp as directed. The cramps could come from many different things including the hormones from the pills themselves.

Answered 10/4/2016

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A member asked:

Can you get cramps about a week before your assumed period while on birth control pills? should i be worried about pregnancy since it's a sign of it?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Lori Semel answered

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