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Do you have to start taking femme tab ed 20/100 (contraceptive) on your period or can you start it when you don't have your period?
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Oral bcp: With any combination oral birth control pill, for maximum protection against pregnancy, with regular periods ( 28-30 days apart) , one needs to begin with the active pills during your period. If started between periods, the pill may not prevent ovulation, and pregnancy may result.
Answered 3/15/2018
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