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A member asked:
Is it ok if i take my placebo week pills a little late?
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Likely yes: I am a little unclear what you mean by late, but the placebo pills are there to keep you on schedule and do not actually need to be ingested. However, you need to start the real pills at the correct time in order to remain infertile. Just start your real pills on the expected day and all should be fine.
Answered 6/26/2014
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