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A member asked:
I got my period in the middle of my pill pack. do i skip the sugar pills and start a new pack? im on linessa
A doctor has provided 1 answer
No: If you have not missed any pills i would recommend taking the pill as directed for the rest of this month. If you have bleeding during the next cycle, you should contact your provider.
Answered 3/5/2014
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