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Can i take my birth control pills even though i have not yet gotten my period? i ran out of birth control pills for the month of december and when i refilled the prescription it was the end of the month, so i decided to wait and see if i would get my peri

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Dr. Mary Engrav answered

Please : Please have a pregnancy test. A blood test is more accurate than a urine test. Please see your doctor for an evaluation to be sure. In the meantime use a condom to prevent pregnancy and infection.

Answered 10/3/2016

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A member asked:

Can i take my birth control pills even though i have not yet gotten my period? i ran out of birth control pills for the month of december and when i refilled the prescription it was the end of the month, so i decided to wait and see if i would get my peri

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Mary Engrav answered

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