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What does skipping your placebo pills and going straight to a new pack do? does is help prevent pregnancy?
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It's ok: This is an ok way to take the pills for up to three cycles. It will only delay your period. You will still be prevented from getting pregnant. It is probably best to not go longer than three cycles. There are actually contraceptive pills already packaged this way.
Answered 4/21/2014
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