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A member asked:
I had my period before i finished my girth control pack do i start on new pack or finish the old?
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Depends: Take a pregnancy test. Let your physician know. If pregnancy test is negative, you should continue pills as directed unless instructed otherwise by your doctor.
Answered 4/4/2013
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