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Could you tell me what happens if a woman continues taking her birth control pill well into a pregnancy?

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Dr. Paula Hillard answered

No evidence of harm: They won't work! :-) while this isn't what is recommended of course, there is not evidence of an increased risk of birth defects or miscarriage.

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 7/29/2013

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A member asked:

Could you tell me what happens if a woman continues taking her birth control pill well into a pregnancy?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Paula Hillard answered

Dr Ali agreed

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