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I have anemia and i was prescribed lolestrin.bcp, iron last month. i have been spotting and my period is 5days late. why is that?
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Pregnant?: The most common reason for a missed period is pregnancy. No birth control method (besides abstinence) is 100% effective. One might consider taking a home pregnancy test to check (they are very accurate). One can also talk with her doctor to let the doctor know, although sometimes the doctor might want to wait and see what happens with next month's pills.
Answered 7/9/2019
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Pregnancy test: If you had sex since your last period, do a home pregnancy test. If the result is negative repeat the test 4-5 days later unless you get a period by then. Use first morning urine and follow the instructions for the test carefully. Consult this site. http://www.nichd.nih.gov/health/topics/menstruation/conditioninfo/Pages/causes.aspx Practice safe sex, if you have sex. Get HPV vaccine,
Answered 12/6/2018
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