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Does a period after believed contraception rule out pregnancy?

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Dr. Susan Rhoads answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Usually, but: In uncommon cases, you can have a period and still be pg. A home pg test would still be positive, so check one, and be sure to follow the instructions exactly, and the kit is not expired.

Answered 10/10/2015

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