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Cab you start your birth controls pills whether on period or not?
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Start : Do a pregnancy test. If it is negative then you can start your pill right away.
Answered 9/29/2016
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Yes: Yes, you can. We used to recommend starting on a specific day. Not anymore so go ahead.
Answered 4/6/2014
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