Keauhou, HI
A 19-year-old female asked:
If you are on birth control and get pregnant will you still get your period during the week that you should with the pills?
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A Verified Doctoranswered
47 years experience
PillPeriodPregnant??: That would be rather interesting if true.But if you are pregnant then you shouldn't get a true period.Some minor spotting can occur,but not the full-blown,bloaty,moody,bloody mess,unless you are losing the pregnancy.It's a little more complicated,though,with the pill's effects and an early pregnancy's effects.If you start what you think is a true period and it doesn't end normally, see your doctor
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A member asked:
Do you still get a period on birth control if you're pregnant?
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Dr. Robert Phillipsanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 40 years experience
No: Almost everyone will miss their period if pregnant.
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North Branch, MN
A female asked:
If you are on your birth control reminder pills(when you get your period) and you don't take them, could you get pregnant?
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Dr. Ronan Monsefanswered
Specializes in Family Medicine
No: As long as you take the regular dosage pills as scheduled and start your next pack at the right time.
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Russellville, AR
A 22-year-old female asked:
On birth control and get period every month. If i get pregnant will i still get my period while on birth control or will i miss it?
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Dr. Holly Maesanswered
Pediatrics 38 years experience
Would miss it: You should not get bleeding (your period) if you are pregnant, even if using oral contraceptives.
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Grandview, MO
A 22-year-old female asked:
If I do not have a period due to birth control can I still get pregnant?
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Dr. Mary Davidanswered
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Unlikely: There is no method of contraceptive that is 100% effective regardless of periods but if used correctly failure is very unlikely.Hope this makes you feel better.
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A 44-year-old member asked:
Is it possible to get pregnant on the birth control the week of your period?
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Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 27 years experience
Very unlikely if: You have consistently taken your oral contraceptive for at least one month.
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How possible is it that I am pregnant? I was on the three month form of birth control and i did not miss any pills, and when i got to the end of the three months i did not get my period. I am now 5 weeks from that time and i still do not have my period.
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Pediatrics 23 years experience
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A 17-year-old female asked:
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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A 24-year-old female asked:
I'm currently on the pill for birth control, and I wonder if the withdrawal bleeds period you during the sugar pills week is still a sign of not being pregnant?
Dr. John Berrymananswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 56 years experience
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A 22-year-old female asked:
If I skip my sugar pills and start a new pack of birth control so I won't have a period can I still get pregnant?
Dr. Gerard Honoreanswered
Fertility Medicine 31 years experience
No: Skipping the pill-free (sugar pill) week will not reduce pill effectiveness, you still have contraception.
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A 19-year-old female asked:
If you take birth control pills in a prescribed way that allows you to only have one period a year under doctor supervision can you still get pregnant?
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Maternal-Fetal Medicine 28 years experience
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