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A member asked:
Hi there, soon i will start a new pill, there are only 21 pills in the pack. isnt it usually 28? im not sure how to use this one?
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See directions.: Directions in the 21 day pack typically indicate to take seven days off after the last pill. The last 7 pills in the 28 day pack are just sugar tablets. You should discuss this with your doc. You may take these tabs continually and delay your periods for several months...
Answered 2/13/2015
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Contraceptive pill: Most packets have 28 pills , among these 21 pills are hormonal pills and gets 7 are sugar pills and usually there are directions on the packet on back side to indicate where to start . Seems like this packet has only hormonal pills , it would be worth while reading the directions and if there are still concerns to discuss with chemist or nurse or doctor but take your pills along for clarification
Answered 11/7/2016
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