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A member asked:
Gino gave me birth control pills & told me 2 start taking them after iud removal.it's been 2 wks & i haven't started yet. can i start now?
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Start now: You can start now, but since we don't know where you are in your current cycle, you should use backup contraception for the month. Also, you may have some irregular bleeding. This will correct itself next cycle.
Answered 10/4/2016
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