I'm worried about the side effects of taking birth control pills. How long after taking them can I find out if I'm pregnant?

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Dr Mubarak Parveez B

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Common adverse effects of contraceptive pills include nausea, breast tenderness, mood changes, weight gain, and increased risk of blood clots, stroke, and high blood pressure; to confirm pregnancy, a home pregnancy test (HPT) can detect hCG hormone levels 7-10 days after conception, with accuracy increasing 2-3 days after a missed period, while a blood test can detect pregnancy 6-8 days after conception.

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I've had protected sex with my partner and she got her period the next day, but it came 10 days earlier than usual. It's been about 30 hours now and she's not bleeding anymore. Is there a chance she could be pregnant? I'm a bit worried and just want to understand what's going on.

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My boyfriend and I have tried having sex 78 times but it's not working because my hymen won't break. The vaginal opening seems too small. Is surgery an option to help with this? Really need advice.

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Is it normal to have irregular periods in teenage years?

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