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Might i take a pregnancy test while on my "active" birth control pills?

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Dr. Wendy Askew answered

Yes.: There is no interference from the test due to the pills. If you are pregnant, the test will reveal it.

Dr Jukic agreed

Answered 9/11/2013

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