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I started birth control pills a week ago, and normally have my period at this time. should i be start in my period?
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Not with new BC's: If you just started the oral contraceptive one week ago, your period will be delayed until the end of this first pack as long as you were not pregnant prior to starting the pill.
Answered 12/9/2016
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