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Im taking generess fe. i only have 4 brown pills at the end of the pack. when should i expect my period? the first day of brown pill or last day?

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Dr. Sudeepthi Prasad answered

Anytime : It could happen any time during the placebo pills, usually there is spotting 1-2 days after u stop the hormone pills.

Dr Simons agreed

Answered 3/13/2015

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A member asked:

Im taking generess fe. i only have 4 brown pills at the end of the pack. when should i expect my period? the first day of brown pill or last day?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Sudeepthi Prasad answered

Dr Simons agreed

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