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Started highest dosage of bc last month for irreg periods, period was due 5 days ago but not on sugar pills yet. sexually active use protec. why late?
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BCP high doses: "Irregular periods" can be "regulated" with today's low dose bcp's as well. Your period will not begin until you stop the active pills, and only in about 7-10 days after taking the last of the "high dose" pills. The "sugar pills" are a planned "rest time," which permits withdrawal bleeding. If you have "not reached the sugar pills yet" your period will not begin while taking the active pills.
Answered 10/20/2014
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