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I'm on bcp's had unprotected sex monday i'm supposed to start my period today (saturday) it's 5:30pm why haven't i started yet? should i be worried?

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Dr. Juan Qiu answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Wait for a few days: May wait for a week. If still no period, check home pregnancy test.

Dr Rhoads agreed

Answered 6/3/2016

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