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My period was brown and then some red i'm on birth control for a year now but the condom broke on the last day if ovulation

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Dr. John Harris answered

Take the test: Take a pregnancy test it's the only way you will know for sure if you are pregnant.

Answered 9/21/2014

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Dr. Lori Semel answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Pregnancy ?: Sounds like you are okay. If you are concerned, take a pregnancy test to be sure. Sounds like you are using two methods of birth control so there is less likelihood of pregnancy. :)

Answered 9/28/2016

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A member asked:

My period was brown and then some red i'm on birth control for a year now but the condom broke on the last day if ovulation

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

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