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On birth control and missed 4 pills since sunday. had unprotected sex twice. have had cramping, bad bloating and brown spotting. possibly pregnant?

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Always possible: Birth control pills are effective only if taken daily but even then it is not 100% effective. 9 out of 100 women per year get pregnant while on birth control pills. Knowing this along with your symptoms, pregnancy may be likely.

Answered 12/19/2015

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