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Can you get pregnant on the non active week of you birth control? i bleed two day four days before me period was due now i'm 4 days late . why?

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Dr. Michael Sparacino answered

Not likely: The nonactive week is the flow week so it is unlikely (but not impossible).

Dr Enriquez and another doctor agreed

Answered 10/4/2016

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A member asked:

Can you get pregnant on the non active week of you birth control? i bleed two day four days before me period was due now i'm 4 days late . why?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Michael Sparacino answered

Dr Enriquez and another doctor agreed

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