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A 22-year-old female asked:

Took an hpt with first morning urine was negative 40 days after sex, 21 days after lighter but on time period should i be able to trust the negative result? also on birth control pills 5 years and suppose to start placebos on sunday

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Dr. Ralph Boling
Obstetrics and Gynecology 41 years experience
Yes: this seems reasonable, and lighter cycles are a normal effect of the the birth control pills.
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