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Can i get pregnant if i've missed a few contraceptive pills? now i'm bleeding and have really bad cramps. what could this be?

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Dr. John Kirk answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Sure: Missing even 2 pills can lead to a pregnancy. Generally if you miss pills bleeding will start as it has for you. This can be associated with cramps. Use a back up method like condoms for at least two weeks and start your next pack soon. Verify you are not pregnant with a pregnancy test now and repeat in 2 weeks.

Dr Sparacino agreed

Answered 5/14/2014

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A member asked:

Can i get pregnant if i've missed a few contraceptive pills? now i'm bleeding and have really bad cramps. what could this be?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Kirk answered

Dr Sparacino agreed

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