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I'm taking tri cyclen lo if i skip the 3rd week and go straight from the 2nd week of pills to the placebo pills, is that bad?
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Yes: Not taking your contraceptives as prescribed could lead to failure of contraception. May consider using protective barrier
Answered 9/7/2014
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