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Q: I'm On the Pill But I Missed a Period

asked by: YoungWoman on December 1st, 2003

New User

Hello.

I started taking the pill for medical reasons well before I started having sex. I haven't had any problems with it for many many years. I'm confused and scared now though because I didn't get my period this month. I've started on the next month's pills, but i'm terrified that I could be pregnant. Do you know another reason that I would have missed a period? Is it ok to keep taking the pill this month? Could taking it cause a miscarriage? I know that I should go see a doctor. I wanted to ask here first.

Thank you very much.

Replies(2)

YoungWoman

replied on December 1st, 2003

New User

Update -

I just read soscared's posts and replies so I feel a tiny bit better. The major difference is that I have been on the pill (a very low dosage) for over 10 years. I have come on and off it over that time, but have been on it consistently for the last few months. I have never missed a period while I was on the pill but missed them all the time before I started it. Please reply!

nikki_caro

replied on December 1st, 2003

Extremely eHealthy

Well if youve been on it, then consistent for the past few months, it just might be acting up a bit, you should see a doc to take a test or just get a home pregnancy test to find out if your pregnant. Stay on the pills in the meantime. Dont just stop them because you might not be pregnant and your just messing up the pill cycle. Just take the test to be safe.

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