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I've been off birth control 42 days, and have not got my period yet.could i get pregnant that fast?when's the best time to take a home pregnany test?

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Dr. Francine Yep answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Time to test: You can get pregnant within the first month after stopping your pills. You can use a home pregnancy test now since it's been at least a week since you've missed your period.

Answered 11/23/2012

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Dr. Daniel Lee answered

Yes: You can get pregnant immediate after stopping birth control pills. A home pregnancy test will usually turn positive 2-3 weeks after conception.

Answered 10/4/2016

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A member asked:

I've been off birth control 42 days, and have not got my period yet.could i get pregnant that fast?when's the best time to take a home pregnany test?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Francine Yep answered

Dr. Daniel Lee answered

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