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A member asked:
Hi.. i started taking pill (althea) on the 3rd day of my period.. after the first cycle, should i start taking the next pack on the 3rd day again?
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No: Birth Control pills are taken 1 pill after the next. So when you finish a pack you should start the new pack no matter where you are in your period. Don't wait for the third day. Best wishes!
Answered 7/31/2017
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