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Period late, neg pregnancy test, took twice plan b this month? suppose to start my birth control tomorrow. what to do? do i take it, or do i wait?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Take it: If your pregnancy test is negative and it has been more than two weeks since you last had intercourse and used plan B then you can start your birth control.

Answered 10/17/2015

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