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It has been 56 days since my last period. i have been taking birth control pills but i forget to take them sometimes. could i be pregnant?

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Dr. Lori Semel answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Yes: If you miss more than 2 birth control pills in a cycle, the cycle is useless and you must use alternate form of birth control, which it seems you did not. I would advise doing a pregnancy test asap.

Dr Amico Jr agreed

Answered 2/18/2015

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A member asked:

It has been 56 days since my last period. i have been taking birth control pills but i forget to take them sometimes. could i be pregnant?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Lori Semel answered

Dr Amico Jr agreed

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