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05 Jan 2005
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The pill & pregnancy
I have been taking the pill for 5 years now, how long will it take to fall pregnant if I stop taking the pill?
Also, Im still on the pill now and I got my period but I only start taking my red pills next week, could there be something wrong and how do I now take my pills?
Also, Im still on the pill now and I got my period but I only start taking my red pills next week, could there be something wrong and how do I now take my pills?
GynaeDoc
Most women do not fall pregnant within the the first 3 months of stopping the Pill, though there is a wide range.
You are having a breakthrough bleed. This can happen if you miss a Pill or have any vomiting or diarrhoea. Carry on taking the pills as normal.
Bset wishes
You are having a breakthrough bleed. This can happen if you miss a Pill or have any vomiting or diarrhoea. Carry on taking the pills as normal.
Bset wishes
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