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I missed 1pill in week 3 of my 21day pill. today is the last active pill and i have break through bleeding. must i start a new pack of pills tomorrow?
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No, I would: Deal with the breakthrough and continue as normal. Remember if u skip a pill take 2 12 hours apart the following day. Gd luck.
Answered 5/31/2016
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