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A member asked:
Got a new pack of bcp.always been taking the 28 pills (w/placebos),but the new one has 21(w/o placebos) exactly same brand etc.will it be fine?
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Oral contraceptives.: You would still take the active pills just as you did before. You just won't be taking anything instead of the placebo. Please ensure that you read the instructions carefully since I don't know the actual product you are using.
Answered 5/27/2017
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