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A 28-year-old female asked:

Should i start taking my 2nd pack once my period came in pill free days? i think i have it today during my 4th day of pill free days..

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Dr. Jeff Livingston
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
One per day: If your pack of pills contains 28 pills then you take one per day. When you finish this pack you start the next one. If your pill pack contains 21 pills then you take one per day followed by a 7 day break.
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