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A 18-year-old female asked:
I'm on birth control &i take them regularly & don't miss any. i had sex a week before my period and got it the next week on time. pregnancy chance?
1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. Michael Sworanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 42 years experience
Unlikely: It sounds very unlikely from what you describe.
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And yes, doxycycline can affect how well your BCP work
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