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A member asked:
I was prescribed birth control i didn't start yet. i started my period today. when should i start taking it? people told me that i should start on a sunday can i wait till sunday to start? i'm trying to avoid breakthrough bleeding/spotting.
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Today: You may start your pills today. "Sunday starts" simply help align the package with the days of the week. Since you started your period you can just start the package now.
Answered 4/10/2018
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