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I took a pregnancy test this morning and it came back negative, I still think I might be pregnant though, that maybe I took the test too soon before a missed period. I am on birth control and I was wondering if I should continue to take it if I think I'm pregnant, or keep taking it to keep from getting pregnant if I'm not?
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There are various "safe" answers come up with for this situation. It is a VERY common question, really. What if you get pregnant and are on birth control pills, right? The pills mess with YOUR hormones, you absolutely cannot believe they wouldn't interfer with a growing baby; although, some doctors say it's OK to continue to pill until certain you are pregnant (and then stop immediately).
This being said, call your doctor for a pregnancy test with a blood sample at his office. You'll get quick results that are more accurate than a HPT and you can stop (or continue) the pills sooner.
Home pregnancy tests usually have results no sooner than 2 days before the actual missed period. Sometimes a HPT will read negative throughout an entire pregnancy though (had a friend with this problem) so it isn't best to rely on them for real answers.
Call your doctor and make an appointment for as soon as they can get you in. Until then, take your pill as scheduled. If you don't want to get pregnant (usual reason for taking the pill in the first place) then really don't want to screw up your period by stopping too early and starting up a new pack. Hormonal birth control pills can really, really mess up your system if not taken correctly.
Hope the appointment goes well!
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