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Is menstrual blood the same blood when you miss a birth control pill? as in the source of the blood itself. if not whats the difference?

Q: is menstrual blood the same blood when you miss a birth control pill? as in the source of the blood itself. if not whats the difference?

: Menstrual blood is the same whether you are on the pill or not, or miss a pill. The pill functions to prevent egg release. No egg=no chance of pregnancy. If you miss pills, an egg may be released and pregnancy may be possible if intercourse happens at the right time.

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Dr. James Ferguson answered

Menstrual blood is the same whether you are on the pill or not, or miss a pill. The pill functions to prevent egg release. No egg=no chance of pregnancy. If you miss pills, an egg may be released and pregnancy may be possible if intercourse happens at the right time.

Answered 6/30/2021

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Is menstrual blood the same blood when you miss a birth control pill? as in the source of the blood itself. if not whats the difference?

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