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Dawn Stacey

University of Ottawa
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Taking Birth Control While Pregnant: What Happens?

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By Dawn Stacey, Renita White
| Verywell Health Verified
Using hormonal birth control during early pregnancy may carry a low risk of complications; stop use and talk to your healthcare provider if you think you're pregnant. Condoms and other barrier birth control methods are safe during pregnancy, but IUDs can cause miscarriage and increase the risk of preterm birth. Intentionally taking hormonal birth control while pregnant will not cause a miscarriage.
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How to Skip Your Period Using the Birth Control Patch

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By Dawn Stacey
| Verywell Health Verified
To skip your period using the patch, apply a new patch during the fourth week instead of taking a break. It's important to keep track of your cycle and ensure you have enough patches to skip your period. Use the birth control patch to skip your period by replacing the patch each week continuously for four weeks, eliminating the usual break. Maintaining constant hormone delivery prevents the withdrawal bleeding expected during the break week.
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What to Do If You Miss a Birth Control Pill

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By Dawn Stacey
| Verywell Health Verified
Steps to take after missing a pill depend on which version of the pill you are taking. If you miss one pill, take it as soon as you remember. If you take the mini pill and miss a dose by more than 3 hours, you should use backup birth control for at least two days. If you miss more than one pill of any kind, it's a good idea to use a backup birth control method to prevent pregnancy.
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