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I started birth control for the first time about a week after i last had sex, but i never got my period. could i be pregnant, or could it be from bc?

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Dr. Lori Semel answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Either: It could be either. It is not uncommon to have light or no period with the pill. But in fact you had unprotected sex prior to starting birth control. I would have a pregnancy test done asap.

Dr Singh agreed

Answered 6/15/2015

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A member asked:

I started birth control for the first time about a week after i last had sex, but i never got my period. could i be pregnant, or could it be from bc?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Lori Semel answered

Dr Singh agreed

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