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A member asked:

What do you recommend if i take ortho tri cyclen, (ethinyl estradiol and norgestimate) can i skip my period and start a new pack?

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Dr. Robert Varady answered

Yes: Yes. If you don't want to risk pregnancy you want to continue taking the BCPs

Answered 7/25/2014

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