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I’m on birth control but I’m scared that I’m pregnant. But the proper time when to take a test always confuses me
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Anonymous 1d

having sex before understanding your cycle is crazy

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Anonymous 1d

I highly highly suggest doing more research (planned parenthood’s website has a lot of info) but the general rule of thumb i was taught is 21 days after sex or a day or 2 after a missed period.

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Anonymous 1d

A negative test is definitive 21 days after sex, based on maximum timelines for each step from sex to detectable hCG. You no longer have a routine cycle (if you have one at all), so the other timelines surrounding your period don’t matter.

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Anonymous 1d

test 2weeks after you have sex

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Anonymous replying to -> #1 1d

I don’t have a period on my birth control ass hat

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Anonymous replying to -> birthcontrolfairy 1d

Thanks

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Anonymous replying to -> OP 1d

well yes because birth control stops ovulation, but a “period” is just one phase of the cycle. again, books first busting it open second

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Anonymous replying to -> #1 1d

genuinely asking how does knowing your cycle relate to this? you cannot track your natural menstrual cycle if you’re on hormonal birth control.

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Anonymous replying to -> #4 1d

I didn’t assume a hormonal birth control. either way, you should know how long hcg takes to register in the body as a sexually active adult woman

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Anonymous replying to -> #1 22h

I’ve been on this birth control for over a year I’m just having symptoms I don’t usually have

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