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Stopped birth control pills 8 oct w 3 pills left in pack. started brand new pack on 19 oct. possibly pregnant? brown spotting 4-5 days starting 2 nov.

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Dr. Lori Semel answered

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Possible but unlikel: More likely that your body is just adjusting to the interruption of the hormonal cycle. If you had unprotected sex during that time, it would definitely be a good idea to do a home pregnancy test to be sure.

Answered 9/28/2016

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A member asked:

Stopped birth control pills 8 oct w 3 pills left in pack. started brand new pack on 19 oct. possibly pregnant? brown spotting 4-5 days starting 2 nov.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Lori Semel answered

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