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Missed 2 pills straight on 1st week of bcp n bled for a day.doubled up the next 2 days. did placebo week n bled, was i suppose to skip to next month?
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No: Finish the pack you were on including the placebo week then start the new pack. Whenever you miss a pill use condoms as a backup measure.
Answered 3/22/2014
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