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May 8th, 2012
I only took birth control for a month because I didn't like the side effects. I had protected sex with a condom with my boyfriend and my period is still a week late. Is it possible that the birth control hormones are making me late?
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kristigraham
replied May 8th, 2012
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Yes,it is possible that it is affecting you. Unless the condom broke, you are not pregnant..

You can speak to your doctor to try another type of hormones. Normally your doctor will however ask you to try a pill for longer than just a single cycle before giving up.

You can also keep a dose of emergency contraceptives handy for when the condom fails. That way you will be prepared and ready, with the smallest possible chance of pregnancy. Remember that one of you need to inspect the condom after sex to make sure it stayed intact.

Best of luck!
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RachealAnne
replied May 8th, 2012
Thank you and I have a doctor visit next week
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teeannaE
replied November 5th, 2012
how long did it take before you ended up getting your period? i was on birth control for a month and stopped and my period still is not here after 3 weeks akmost 4 now
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