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Got period in 3rd week of active pills, can i skip 4th week of inactive pills and begin a new pack to avoid 2 weeks of bleeding?

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Dr. Wayne Ingram answered

Absolutely: You sure can. Many women avoid periods for up to three moths by continuously cycling there pills in this fashion safely.

Answered 6/24/2020

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A member asked:

Got period in 3rd week of active pills, can i skip 4th week of inactive pills and begin a new pack to avoid 2 weeks of bleeding?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Wayne Ingram answered

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