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I am on my 7 day break from microgynon 30 and can't remember which day i need to start my next pack. is it best to be a day early or a day late?

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Dr. Ogochukwu Okpala answered

Take your pills!: Definitely better to be a day early than a day late. Try and write down the dates in your phone. Missing even a day or two can throw you off your cycle enough to allow pregnancy.

Answered 7/11/2016

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A member asked:

I am on my 7 day break from microgynon 30 and can't remember which day i need to start my next pack. is it best to be a day early or a day late?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ogochukwu Okpala answered

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