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Could i be pregnant while on birth control? i took several pregnancy test some said positive and some said negative

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Dr. Kenneth Crabb answered

Probably: No birth control is 100% effective, so yes you could be pregnant. Please see your gynecologist asap to rule out an ectopic pregnancy though you more likely have an intrauterine pregnancy.

Dr Newman agreed

Answered 9/29/2016

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A member asked:

Could i be pregnant while on birth control? i took several pregnancy test some said positive and some said negative

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Kenneth Crabb answered

Dr Newman agreed

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