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A Pregnancy Test & Birth Control Pills

Published Jun,13 2017 | By Meridith Lohse

When taking a home pregnancy test, questions often arise about the results of the test, regardless of whether they are positive or negative. One common question many women have is about the impact of birth control pills on the results of a pregnancy test. Can birth control pills cause false results?