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A 17-year-old female asked:
Can bloating appear 2 weeks before your break on birth control? my uterus/ abdomen feel very bloated and i'm worried i'm pregnant.
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Dr. Lori Semelanswered
Pediatrics 37 years experience
Pregnant?: If you took your birth control pills, it is highly unlikely that you are pregnant. Your lower abdomen/pelivis can feel bloated for many other reasons. If your break isnt normal, then consider a pregnancy test.
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