A member asked:

I'm taking a low dosage birth control. i often have break through bleeding and spotting. i've been pregnant before, and i feel pregnant now. possible?

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Dr. Milroy Samuel answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Yes: Especially if you have missed a pill. Low dose are great pills but less forgiving if you miss a pill.

Dr Smikle agreed

Answered 10/4/2016

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Dr. Ron Eaker answered

Possible : The pill is never 100 percent effective however the low dose pills are no less effective than others. If there's ever any doubt do a pregnancy test.

Dr Samuel agreed

Answered 4/6/2013

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A member asked:

I'm taking a low dosage birth control. i often have break through bleeding and spotting. i've been pregnant before, and i feel pregnant now. possible?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Milroy Samuel answered

Dr Smikle agreed

Dr. Ron Eaker answered

Dr Samuel agreed

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