A member asked:

What if i start my pills again 2 weeks before my period (i heard u can start anytime, so eventho after ovulation you still can start?) and wait for 14 days, are you protected by then?

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Don't do it: Instead, wait until your next period and start the pack within the first five days of that period. You will be protected immediately.For more information www.Askyourgynecologist.Org.

Answered 4/18/2014

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Dr. Bharat Bhavsar answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - Diabetology

Depends: Combination pills combination pills have two hormones — estrogen and progestin. You may start the combination pill at any time: if you start within five days after the start of your period, you are protected against pregnancy right away. You will not need to use a backup method of birth control. That means that if your period starts on a wednesday morning, you can start the pill up to monday mor.

Answered 4/20/2014

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