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I am taking 2 weeks short break of my pills. thus, by next time i start again would be in my mid cycle which myb after i've ovulated . is it safe?

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Dr. Richard Maffezzoli answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Not a good idea: Probably better to wait for your next period and start day 1. Note your next period probably will be late-should occur in about 6 weeks. Use barrier contraception in the mean time.

Answered 4/17/2014

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