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Does a low dose birth control pill mean that there is a higher risk of pregnancy?

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Birth Control Pill: If you are taking a very low dose of the pill and there may not be enough hormone to suppress your ovulation or support the endometrial lining. Therefore, missing a pill becomes more critical and makes it more likely for you to get pregnant.

Answered 12/10/2013

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