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I have missed my period last month. had cramping as if i was going to get it but it never came. this month i believe im going to miss is again. im having cramps and a tightness feeling in my lower abdomen. i am also on the birth control (patch). i have ta

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Need pregnancy test: If you have missed a period you need to take a pregnancy test. There are other causes for a missed period but pregnancy is the most common. No form of birth control is 100% so please do a pregnancy test soon.

Dr Saghafi agreed

Answered 2/26/2015

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