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I normally get my period on placebo 3. it's day 4 and no period. i've taken pill regularly for months now but there were two times i was 4 hours late.

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Dr. Parul Krishnamurthy answered

Specializes in Obstetrics & Gynecology

Ok: Can happen. Sometimes on ocps you may also skip a period

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/16/2015

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A member asked:

I normally get my period on placebo 3. it's day 4 and no period. i've taken pill regularly for months now but there were two times i was 4 hours late.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Parul Krishnamurthy answered

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

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