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I'm wondering if i get pregnant while on birth control, and keep taking it, will it cause a miscarriage?

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Not likely: Birth control pills are not likely to cause a miscarriage if continued during early pregnancy. If you ever think you might be pregnant, do a pregnancy test: they are quite accurate.

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Answered 11/27/2017

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