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A 21-year-old female asked:
I dont get a regular period on my birth control, but what are the chances i could be pregnant if i missed multiple pills in a month?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
A Verified Doctoranswered
Rheumatology 54 years experience
Very high: If you miss multiple doses you have a high probability of pregnancy if you do not otherwise use some form of protection.
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I'm on birth control &i take them regularly & don't miss any. I had sex a week before my period and got it the next week on time. Pregnancy chance?
Dr. Michael Sworanswered
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Unlikely: It sounds very unlikely from what you describe.
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If i miss 4 days of birth control in the last 2 days of the first row and first 2 in second row an had sex and get my period can I get pregnant?
Dr. Anne Russoanswered
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A 23-year-old member asked:
If you miss a couple birth control pills and have a full period, is it considered a real one? By real I mean, does it count as one to say you are not pregnant?
Dr. Ralph Bolinganswered
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Most likely: this suggests you are not pregnant. If in doubt a urine pregnancy test would be reassuring
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A female asked:
If i happen to be pregnant and I am taking birth control will it hurt the baby? I am late on my period which has never happened in my life- I am taking tri-sprintec birth control and have for a very long time. I never miss a pill. I took a pregnancy tes
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