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A member asked:

On apri birth control, had protected sex and got normal withdrawal bleed on placebo week when expected. does that mean not pregnant?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Yes: If you are taking your birth controls correctly and had a period in the placebo week, it is unlikely that you are pregnant. Best wishes!

Dr Rhoads agreed

Answered 2/8/2016

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Dr. Christine Hom answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Good work: You are practicing responsible safe sex practices and it sounds like you are doing it right! Keep up the good work!

Dr Rhoads and another doctor agreed

Answered 2/8/2016

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