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I'm on birth control and now my period is late by almost a week(no chance of pregnancy). do i resume taking the pill or wait until my period comes?
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YES: Go directly into your next pack of pills as directed - Do not miss any pills.
Answered 6/9/2015
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Keep your schedule: of pill taking, sometimes when on oral contraceptive pills, you may miss a period
Answered 6/9/2015
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