It would be a good idea to take a pregnancy test, probably sooner than later. A test will show a positive result around 28 days from the first day of your last period.
Whether you’ve been on birth control for a short while or almost your whole life, it’s a big decision when and if you decide to stop taking it. Taking that pill at the same time every day has become like second nature. No matter which contraceptive method you’ve chosen, it’s important to understand how your body may react.
The birth control pill has long been the birth control of choice for many women. While the birth control pill is 99% effective when used consistently, its effectiveness significantly drops if you veer from your daily dose.
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