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If i don't take a week break from birth control and run two packs one after another, if i do a pregnancy test to make sure will it still be accurate?

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Dr. Felicia Donald answered

No: If you are taking the pills daily and don't take a week break and just start another pack there is no need for a pregnancy test.

Answered 1/5/2015

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A member asked:

If i don't take a week break from birth control and run two packs one after another, if i do a pregnancy test to make sure will it still be accurate?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Felicia Donald answered

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