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Why is my birth control not working anymore? is it possible to be immune to it?

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Dr. Dennis Higginbotham answered

Specializes in American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Probably not: If you are using birth control pills, you would not become immune to them. If you are having bleeding problems while taking the pill you should see your doctor. I cannot think of a type of birth control that will stop working if it is being used properly.

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Answered 10/24/2017

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