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A member asked:
If i took the 1st sugar pill in my pack yesterday, can i switch to a new pack today to avoid getting my period this month? will i still be protected?
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Yes: Yes you can. There is no reason you have to have a menses every month. If you're on the placebo pills for about 3 days then most women will get their menses. Since you took only one placebo then you should not get your menses. You will maintain the contraceptive effectiveness (you'll be protected).
Answered 7/31/2016
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