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Period is a week late; i have not had any symptoms of pregnancy and results are negative. can i resume birth control despite this?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Yes: Why did you stop birth-control? If your pregnancy test is negative then yes you should restart your birth control immediately. Use condoms for seven days until it becomes effective.

Answered 3/26/2013

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A member asked:

Period is a week late; i have not had any symptoms of pregnancy and results are negative. can i resume birth control despite this?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

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