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Can i start taking my birth control pills even though i haven't gotten my period yet?
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Negative pregnancy?: As long as you have a negative pregnancy test and no reason to think you are pregnant you can start the pill when you like. However this can potentially alter your cycle.
Answered 12/26/2014
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