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A member asked:

I'm 3 days late, i'm on birth control & my test came out neg, should i continue my bc tomorrow?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Yes: Continue your birth control pills, but repeat the pregnancy test in another week and 2 weeks. If it turns posiitive, you can stop the pills with no harm.

Answered 9/28/2016

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Yes: It is safe to resume taking birth control pills after a negative pregnancy test. Once on back on the pill you should not cycle again until the end of the next pack.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 3/6/2019

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