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Expert: - 12/18/2011


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I have been on lo loestrin fe birth control for a month and a half now. The first month, I had two periods, and now, I'm a week late for my period. I have had unprotected sex. Also, I took a pregnancy test, which was negative. Is it normal to miss a period while on lo loestrin fe birth control? Or for that matter, on any birth control? I'm kind of nervous that I might be pregnant since I have missed my period.

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Dear Ashlyn,

Yes, the birth control pill can cause abnormal periods. There are hormones in the pills, which is why I don't recommend them or any kind of hormonal birth control method. There are risks and side effects that can occur. So that is one possibility. The other possibility is that you are pregnant but it hasn't shown up on a test yet. Why not go to a pregnancy resource center and get a free test done there? You can find a center close to you by going to http://www.optionline.org or call 1-800-395-HELP. Let me know what happens. You can email me at CHERYL51@aol.com so we can talk more.

Diane Cheryl

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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".

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I have almost 23 years of experience in counseling women about birth control and family planning.

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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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