Birth control and missed periods

[callie96]

I have been on birth control for over 2 years and I have never missed a pill ever. I take it religiously at 9pm every day. I always got my period every Monday during my inactive week for 2 years but was fairly light. Last month I did not get my period during my inactive week. I researched and it said it was not uncommon to miss periods on the pill and some of my friends experienced this too. However, this week makes the second month in a row I have not got my period. Am I pregnant? I haven't had any signs.

[Karyn]

As you've read, it isn't terribly uncommon to miss a withdrawal bleed (or two!) on the pill. Generally speaking, if you go more than three months without a period/withdrawal bleed, then it's time to check in with a doctor, but you're not at that point yet (although you can always, always ask a healthcare provider at any point if you're concerned).

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