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Start my period the 4-5 day of the month.i skipped 3 days of birth control as a result i had a period that lasted 4 days. will period start normal tim?

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Dr. Philip Miller answered

Go to next pack: and try to continue taking pills regularly. You should use condoms if not on a BC pill.

Answered 6/28/2016

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