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A member asked:
Instead of starting placebo pills for sprintec birth control can i start a new pack instead?
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Discuss with your OB: You should discuss it with your OB first. When a woman skips the placebo pills the withdrawal bleeding that normally occurs during that time is "skipped" as you continue on birth control. There are some things you should know so talk to your OB/GYN who prescribed the pills first. Good luck.
Answered 12/23/2015
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