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Me and my boyfriend had unprotected sex while I was on birth control. I had been taking birth control for years. I've missed 2 periods so far, but I'm still taking my birth control. Should I stop taking the birth control?
Do you think I could be pregnant?
Hi Jane,
Thanks for your question. I'm not a medical doctor but I urge you to see a physician. Or you could get a pregnancy test to find out. You can find a location to get a free pregnancy test by going to http://www.optionline.org or call 1-800-395-HELP. If you don't live in U.S. then go to http://www.heartbeatinternational.org/worldwide_directory.asp
If you are pregnant, you should not be taking the hormonal birth control so please find out. Please email me at DCHERYL51@yahoo.com and let me know what happens. It is hard for me to tell an opinion on whether you could be pregnant. If you were on birth control for a long period of time, the chances are small, I think. But it's possible, especially when you tell me you missed 2 periods.
Bye for now.
Diane Cheryl
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Answers by Expert:
Diane Cheryl
Expertise
I can answer questions about the various methods of birth control. I can answer questions like "What would be the best method of birth control for me?" and other problems and concerns. I have researched side effects and risks of various methods of birth control. I have almost 23 years of experience working with various pregnancy resource centers. Please contact me at CHERYL51@aol.com if you would like to know more information about your situation or if I am "Maxed OUT".
Experience
I have almost 23 years of experience in counseling women about birth control and family planning.
Education/Credentials
Illinois Valley Community College, Austin Community College, Travel Agent Degree and almost 23 years of counseling experience.
I have worked with Pregnancy Resource Centers for almost 23 years.
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