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A member asked:
Is taking 2 sugarpills and then going back on the active pills before getting period to skip it last minute like missing active pills? am i protected?
5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
You are protected: Some people feel that periods are not necessary. In any event the active pills are what prevent pregnancy. To me, the biggest benefit to having periods is to confirm that you are not pregnant. Even the pill is not 100% protection from pregnancy but it is pretty close.
Answered 10/7/2017
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Need more info: Please as the physician who prescribed the birth control medication for you as I do not know what brand he/she gave you and that is critical.
Answered 9/28/2016
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