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Can i start a new pack of bcp a day early with it still being effective and stop the bleeding?
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Yes and no: Startiing the pills a day early will not impact their effectiveness. They will still prevent pregnancy. However, your bleeding may not stop a day early just because you started the pills.
Answered 6/5/2014
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