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I missed a cycle/month of my birth control and am late for my period is this normal?

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Dr. Laurence Fakinos answered

Maybe, maybe not: Naturally, you should do a pregnancy test. If negative, and your period is not usually late or irregular, you should wait another week and then see your gyn if still no period.

Answered 6/10/2013

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A member asked:

I missed a cycle/month of my birth control and am late for my period is this normal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Laurence Fakinos answered

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