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Re: pregnancy and the pill

From: R. Daniel Braun, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 31 May 2001 22:18:11 -0500 (CDT)


At Thu, 31 May 2001, Katie wrote: >
>I am 41 years old and have been on various pills for exactly one year
>this month. I have been on Orthotricyclen for six months now. I've
>experienced breakthrough bleeding several times. Last month I bled
>slightly during week three and again during week four (the placebo week)
>of the pill pack. This month, no breakthrough bleeding, but now no
>period during week four. Is it possible to be pregnant after being on
>the pill for so long?

Yes, but very unlikely.

Could there be any other reason for no period?

Yes ranging from normal variation to pregnancy.

--
R. Daniel Braun, MD FACOG  FOG

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