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Got an abortion back in may been using birth control having regular periods wen to the doctor had a positive pregnancy test why is that?

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Dr. David Krulak answered

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Possibilities: There are a number of reasons that scenario could occur. One would be that the test gave a false positive. Another is that you are really pregnant (failure of your chosen birth control method). A trip back to the doctor for confirmation via testing or ultrasound may be warranted.

Answered 9/12/2014

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A member asked:

Got an abortion back in may been using birth control having regular periods wen to the doctor had a positive pregnancy test why is that?

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Dr. David Krulak answered

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