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I'm on bc and the week i start taking the sugar pills if i start taking them saturday sometimes i don't get my period until the following thursday ?
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Don't worry: Bleeding patterns can be quite variable. This pattern is an acceptable one just be very regular about taking the pills. Consider also some form of long acting birth control if you aren't happy with pills.
Answered 12/27/2015
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