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Is it normal to miss two periods after switching birth control pills?

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Possible: Missing periods while on a birth control pill is not unusual. If a woman misses periods after switching birth control pills, a home pregnancy test may provide reassurance that missing the period is attributable to the new pill and not to a pregnancy.

Answered 5/29/2016

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