Article: Take pregnancy, blood tests but don't take pills.(Arts and Lifestyle)

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The Boston Herald
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March 26, 2006
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Byline: DR. ERIKA SCHWARTZ

- I am a healthy 24-year-old and I weigh 100 pounds. I have not gotten my period since last summer. I've always been irregular. The problem is that my boyfriend and I had unprotected sex and I am not sure if I am pregnant. Is there any way to tell for people who have irregular periods? Is it a good idea to go on the pill to regulate my periods? - Jen, Boston

A pregnancy test and a blood test will help you determine if you are pregnant. Irregular periods do not need to be treated with birth control pills. Not everyone is regular, and an irregular period does not mean something is wrong with you. The side effects of birth ...

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